SOMETIMES THE MESSIEST STUFF
AND THE BIGGEST MISTAKES
CAN TAKE YOU SOMEPLACE WONDERFUL.
(From the back cover)
This was such a great book! I loved the honesty and humor, as well as the encouragement and love between these two.
Chip and Joanna Gaines share a small part of their lives with us in this memoir...how they met, how they started their business, their financial struggles, as well has their trust in the Lord through it all.
The book goes from Joanna speaking, to Chip speaking, each with a different font so you can tell who's talking. I really liked this format. It was like sitting down and talking with them both at the same time.
Chip is funny and loyal and an extremely generous person, as well as a bit absent-minded and forgetful.
Joanna is caring and honest and wise, as well as easily worried and frustrated.
I loved that they shared their weaknesses, as well as their strengths. It made the read so much more relateable.
I also love how Chip and Joanna are living out the Ephesians 5:22-33 life. I saw it throughout the whole book. He loves her and honors her and she submits to his leadership as head of their home. This is a beautiful thing to witness when done biblically for the love of Christ.
My husband and I love watching their show, it's one of the rare ones we enjoy watching together. They make us laugh, encourage us to work together through life and to see the bigger picture of God's plan.
This book was fairly short and easy to read. I highly recommend it!
Buy it HERE on Amazon
Thank you for the review, I always appreciate reading your reviews, helps me pick out what to read next.
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Thanks Carla! Glad you can find some new books here. : )
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DeleteI really enjoyed this one, too, especially the laughs it gave me! I laughed so much at the running/baby part that I had to share it with my husband. He loves their show even more than me. :)
ReplyDeleteThat part was so funny! I read bits and pieces to my husband and he really enjoyed that part too.
DeleteHi, I'm visiting from #MondayMusings. This book is on my Kindle, and I haven't had time to read it yet. But since you posted such a great review, I will carve out time to read it today. I love writing and reading memoir and can't wait to check out their honest, godly account. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed the book. I love memoirs too! It's always fun to hear straight from the person the book is about. Thanks for stopping by Sarah!
DeleteGlad to see this review. My sister and her husband dressed up as Chip and Joanna for Halloween, and at the time, I'd never even heard of them. :) Now here I am knowing who they are! ha.
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Lori
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DeleteYour beautiful header has this south Texan wishing for snow :) I've only just recently discovered Chip and Joanna (I know, I am far, far behind the times) and they are a delight. I'm pleased to add this book to my wish list! Thanks for the review!
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DeleteI just finished reading this book few weeks back and I have to say, I loved it! I agree what what you said about the format as well- it's super helpful in following their story and it does make it feel as though you were sitting down chatting with them!
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Patty
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DeleteI love hearing about them. I need to read this. :-) Thank you for linking up with Literacy Musing Mondays!
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DeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts on this book. We talked about visiting their store since we live in Texas. I might be interested in buying the book.
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DeleteMy husband and I love watching their show, too. We love the interaction between the two of them and their kiddos. The only problem is, we keep wanting to re-do something or other! LOL
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