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Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin, Beth Carson
Publisher: Zondervan
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  65 reviews
Sales Rank: 76
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0310289025
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.8743092
EAN: 9780310289029
Publication Date: October 1, 2008
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Product Description
Three years after giving birth to twin daughters, Kate and Jon Gosselin became pregnant again—with sextuplets. Kate’s candid and emotionally-charged book chronicles the exhausting challenges she and Jon faced from the time the babies were conceived through the first two years of their lives, and the faith it took to get through each day.
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 Very well written. Good writting style, flow and timeline of events. October 29, 2008
37 out of 42 found this review helpful
When the book came out I noticed that the author is Beth Carson (along with Kate Gosselin). On the TV show "Jon and Kate Plus 8", it has been shown that Beth Carson is Kate's good friend, so I was concerned that the book itself may lack an experienced writing style. I was wrong! This book is VERY well written with an excellent flow and time-line of events.
The story is told by Kate with in-depth details that go far past what the TV show documents. One way to explain it is that the TV show lets you see all the action while the book provides insight into the emotional roller coaster and thoughts experienced by the parents, immediate family and some volunteers. Kate does a good job of explaining the mental and physical stress of raising six infants who are all the same age along with a set of twin toddlers. Kate didn't paint herself as a saint and openly talks about the times she was wrong and as she stated "not winning any friends". As a mom myself of multiples I thought the book gave an accurate portrayal of the stress of bed rest, carrying multiples, the sheer mental exhaustion that takes it's ugly toll.
The TV series is based mostly in their current home but the book focuses on their early days in the condo by the hospital and their first house. So fans of the show will enjoy reading about events that haven't been a part of the series. Each chapter of the book has a personal photo from the Gosselin family. The photos are fairly generic and similar to what has been seen on the TV series. But unlike the TV series the book goes into detail about the parents of Jon and Kate and other immediate family members. Those family members are mentioned lovingly quiet often which Fans of the show may find interesting.
Whether you are a fan or a critic, I think you will agree that the book is well written. It is a fairly quick read that is well worth it for anyone who is curious about this family or for someone who has struggled with raising multiples.
Compliments the TV Show November 6, 2008
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
I pre-ordered my book "Multiple Blessings",about the popular TV show "Jon & Kate Plus Eight,because I enjoyed the program so much.Not being much of TV viewer,I have to admit I first noticed my daughter and her fiance turned in several nights to watch,and it seemed a good way to unwind after a day at work.
The first time I watched the program,I was amazed at Kate's organizational skills.I wasn't surprised to learn in the book she was a professional nurse.I can picture her a charge nurse of a busy E.R.I was curious why her parents were never on the show,or Jon's Mother. Through the book,Kate told how her Mom visited her every day,in the hospital prior to the babies birth.Although she does not state this, perhaps the parents want their privacy respected.They are there to help but quietly out of sight.
On page 136,Kate finally gets out alone.That made a tremendous impact on me.She leaves her eight little ones in capable hands,and seven months
after the septuplet's birth,unacompanied she goes shopping.When I read that,I just paused for a minute,I realized how much of her life,as their
Mother,she must devote to all eight children.It gave me some insight into
the way six infants would change your life.
People find fault with Kate in some of the reviews.They mention how Jon and Kate bicker.....they are two different personalities.Kate must possess a high energy personality to begin with,whereas Jon seems calmer providing a balance.They always make up in front of the children too. Some people resent the money they are making.I think to have a film crew in your home four days a week can hardly be easy.They earn every penny. How many of us would stand the intrusion.Beside,I find the show entertaining.The children are beautiful to watch,and Jon and Kate seem more like an average young couple than some of the other shows on TLC.
The book is a light read,shedding light on how Jon and Kate met and married.I better understood Kate and her reasoning and desire to be a mother.An excellent book for another Mother or Grandmother who likes to remember.
Wonderful family, great read... October 25, 2008
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have faithfully watched Jon & Kate Plus Eight since it started, and I loved this book. If you like the show, you will like the book. No, there is not a bunch of surprising new information about the family...they have never been ones to hide things about themselves...so what is left to say?,but the book is a wonderful, uplifting, grace-filled read.
Many of the negetive reviews are really hateful and down-right mean. If you don't like the show, the family or the way they run their lives, family and home...then why would you buy the book in the first place?
I highly recommend this book...and I completely support this family and the message of God's love they are trying to convey!
My girlfriend loves it! November 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My girlfriend has been hooked on Jon & Kate for awhile, so when the book was released I knew that she'd want a copy! She hasn't put it down yet, and loves filling me in on the little details that we haven't seen on the shows. :)
5 stars November 10, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
To my amazement the book is very well written! It had a nice flow and I would recommend to anyone considering reading this book.
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