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After the babies are born and Kate can no longer stand staying at her parents', Jon makes some calls and gets approval for the to stay at the Ronald McDonald House for a few weeks. Hershey then offers them the use of a condo. This appears to be the beginning of the great good monetary fortune bestowed upon the family.

And they do need fortune, as Jon loses one job while Kate is pregnant and works at another just a month before being fired after the babies are born. We are left to wonder exactly why this is Kate infers that it's because the companies didn't want to pay for health insurance for the family, but who knows? Kate later laments that volunteers helping with the babies "took a stab at Jon's male ego" by asking if he had yet found a job. I had to laugh at this, observing how Kate takes stabs at Jon's ego during every other sentence of their couch confessionals on the show.

Kate liberally sprinkles Bible verses throughout the book, and begins each chapter with a meaningful verse. This began to bother me. As a Christian, I love that she quotes the Bible. But, her actions speak so loudly that it's hard to hear her words after awhile. She becomes irritated as she hears the volunteers cheerily discussing things like getting pedicures and expensive haircuts. At this point, I want to scream, "Woman! If you can just hold things together for a year or two, you'll have all the free pedicures and expensive haircuts you can handle!

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I have to tell you, it was really convicting to me and makes me think twice before feeling irritated. This was one thing I took from the book. Kate does say throughout the book that she knows she is blessed with the healthy babies, all kinds of freebies, dozens of volunteer helpers, etc. However, a statement like this is inevitably followed a page or so later with her complaining about something else. Surely if medicine could give her 8 healthy children, it could give her more peace of mind!

This got me to thinking about personality types. In the book, Kate comes across just like she does on the show: This despite all the fame and fortune that has come their way. It's instructive to all of us who feel that "the grass is always greener" - if you're not happy now, you probably wouldn't be even if you had everything. Kate also discusses having been brought up with "very stringent guidelines and rules", which she oddly seems unhappy about, since she is now such a proponent of stringent guidelines and rules for her own children.

An interesting example of how we repeat what we know Jon comes across as he does on the show also: Kate mentions that at night he would carry the babies to bed one by one, stopping to hold each one up to her lips for her to kiss. Although this is very sweet of Jon, it made me want to scream at Kate.

It's very reminiscent of the many scenes in the show where Kate is parked in her plastic chair, observing but rarely getting personally involved. The last 30 pages or so of the book take on a more hopeful tone. Realizing that they have no vehicle to transport the entire family, Jon and Kate do some research and end up purchasing a Dodge Sprinter van, which seats It's refreshing to see that, at least in the early days, they did buy things for themselves.

They host a big first birthday party for the sextuplets and invite , mainly folks who have volunteered to make their first year easier. In August , when the sextuplets are just over a year old, the Gosselins are contacted by a TV company wanting to do a one-hour documentary on their life.

Kate describes how Jon was adamantly opposed to this and that she was leaning against it also, but was convinced by this line from the producers: She lists this quote, and the desire to have family memories forever captured on film, as the reasons they made the life-changing decision to do the documentary, which later led to the television series. The book ends with Kate listing 6 lessons God has taught her through her children: God is in control although I think it's debatable whether or not Kate fully realizes this yet , God is gracious and strong, etc.

I found myself a bit disappointed that the book ends at this point, when the sextuplets are still so small. However, as I mentioned at the outset, the Gosselins already have at least one more book ready to roll off the presses, and we have learned that where there's publicity to be had, they'll usually have it. So stay tuned for the next printed installment of the Gosselins' adventures. May 15, Katy rated it liked it. I didn't expect this to be as focused on the author's Christianity as it was.

She doesn't seem to be very religious on the show at all. It was interesting to read this so long after the fact of her marriage falling apart and the television show ending. Some of what I wanted to know - like what it was like for their family once their private lives were made public on such a regular basis - wasn't elaborated on in this book.

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Furthermore, Kate's entitled attitude trumps any sympathy that you might I didn't expect this to be as focused on the author's Christianity as it was. Furthermore, Kate's entitled attitude trumps any sympathy that you might have for her situation. Interestingly enough, we see how much Jon did behind the scenes in those early days - not something you'd know by how much we was berated by her on the show. May 05, Tanen rated it liked it. OK I have no idea how to rate this. It was exactly what I thought it would be and very entertaining so 5 stars? It had absolutely no literary or philosophical merit so 0 stars?

Going in the middle with 3.

Kate's personality comes right through, it was fascinating reading about her VERY intense religious beliefs which were clearly downplayed on the show. Also, the incredible amount of stress that was put on that family right from the start -- it's amazing they all made it through alive. If you enj OK I have no idea how to rate this.

If you enjoyed the show you'll like the book! Jul 31, Pam rated it really liked it Shelves: Even though their marriage is over and this is old news What she went through to get these babies here safe and healthy was a miracle. This book blessed me so much. I could identify with her in many situations. Kate shares her heart in this book. She even shows you a side to Jon that is so sweet. He was very involved in raising those little babies.

Aug 09, Laura Lennon rated it liked it Recommends it for: Heartwarming story from Jon and Kate Gosselin regarding the tumultuous pregnancy with sextuplets and the ensuing years as the family struggled to gain footing as they cared for their eight children with the help of volunteers. Some of it seemed a bit too fantastic to be believed, but overall the heart that this couple has for their kids comes through.

Light encouraging read that moves along quickly. Oct 27, Eileen Carter rated it liked it Shelves: After watching the reality t. I knew life for this family was one that was well documented by the media, but I was not aware of the amount of help they needed to get through the first year with their sextuplets. The book read more like a journal of Kate Gosselin than a story but one that shows the fears, joys, and hopes of the whole family. If you enjoyed their show you will like the book.

May 07, Elizabeth rated it really liked it. This would have actually gotten a 5 stars, just because it was so interesting, except for how I know that they have changed so drastically since writing this book.

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Had I not known the "ending" to their marriage and how they are now both so selfish I would have thoroughly enjoyed the book. They used to talk about God and put their family first. Feb 15, Tanya rated it liked it. This book was given to me, so I decided to give it a chance. I'm not particularly a fan of Kate Gosselin, but I did find it interesting to read the details of their story.

I'm certain that having twins is not nearly as challenging as having sextuplets, yet I was surprised at how much I could related to many of the things she said. Jun 10, Rebecca Rash rated it liked it. Interesting read on what this family went through with all these little ones! Kate seems much changed, though, since the writing of the book. After watching her tv show, I found her thoughts in the book a bit unlike her. Still enjoyable, though, and if you enjoy learning about this family this is a read for you!

Jan 15, Courtney Johnson rated it really liked it. No biggie…so we checked the website, confirmed that it was open to visit, loaded up my easel, paints a few fun props and headed to the country a week after our first failed attempt. Not a car around but we found the path and began walking as Leslie took a branch to clear spider webs and soon we could see the field ahead of us. As we approached our hearts sank.

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