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The Duggars: 20 and Counting!: Raising One of America's Largest Families--How they Do It

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Manufacturer Howard Books

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   The Duggars: 20 and Counting! is a behind-the-scenes look at the supersize family that fascinates millions of television viewers around the world. From Idaho to Istanbul, people want to know how Arkansas parents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar efficiently and lovingly manage seventeen (soon to be eighteen) happy, homeschooled children without going into debt -- or losing their minds!

This, the Duggars' first book, is an entertaining and enlightening collection of stories, photos, recipes, tips, traditions, and practical ideas designed to answer the questions of the curious, such as:

- Why do you have so many children?

- How do you provide for your family financially?

- How do you handle mealtimes? Transportation? Laundry? Birthdays?

- How are your children so well behaved?

- Why do all your children have names that begin with J?

Since their first documentary broke viewership records on the Discovery Health Channel, the Duggars have appeared in American and international news media, sharing their rock-solid faith and their overriding belief that "children are a blessing from God." In these pages, Jim Bob and Michelle share their story, beginning with their own childhoods. They reveal how their growing-up years shaped their philosophy of parenting. It continues with tales of their big, busy family, whose televised documentaries and frequent appearances in news shows and newspapers have created an international following.

The Duggars share, with humility and humor, the family routines and guidelines they've learned through biblical study and trial and error -- ideas that can help make your home a place of peace, love, and support:

- Financial lessons for debt-free living

- Organizing systems for a clutter-free home

- Homeschooling methods and schedules

- Training tips for little ones

- Relationship builders for older children

- Favorite Duggar family resources

Reading The Duggars: 20 and Counting! is like visiting this big, busy family right in their home: fascinating, inspiring -- and fun.

Customers Reviews

2009-01-09
the duggars 20 and counting
What a remarkable story. Would love another with more day to day details. I have 6 boys and need all the help I can get to teach them self control. Loved the one comment from the son who's little brother keep taking his things and he decided to serve him and enhance their friendship! REMARKABLE!

2009-01-07
Great Book!!!
It was infomative to read about some of the real issues they face that every family could face and how they handled them. The recipes are great, my family loves several of them already. All our budget conscious,family friendly and fairly easy to make.


2009-01-06
The Duggers win!
If all parents could take a look at this book & family & copy them, this would be a better world.

2009-01-06
READ and LEARN
Being a fan of the show, I didn't think there could be more to learn about the Duggars. BUT, reading the book gave new perspective into their beliefs and how they live and learn as a super-sized family. I bought 5 copies and gave them for holiday presents!

2009-01-06
Excellent Book
The Duggars: 20 and Counting is an excellent book. I think I read the entire book in 2 sittings. It is well written and is an easy read. If you watch any of the Duggar shows on TV, this book is a must. It really answers all of the questions that you may have about the family - from how do they live debt free to the floor plan of their new house! I would recommend this book to any Duggar fan.

What Everybody Should Know About Secondary Education Problems

heres_a_quick_way_to_become_a_business_person.jpgheres_a_quick_way_to_become_a_business_person.jpgPublic poll, held in 2005 showed that 85% Americans consider educational problem the most important and current one. The inquiries disclosed that more educated people live in the capital of the country if take in account the whole population. Among the most “smart’ states is also Massachusetts and Colorado and the most illiterate people live in West Virginia and Arkansas. As a rule the income of the person directly depends on his education quality.  Major Problems in Public Education Unfortunately the quality of secondary education still leaves much to be desired. Only in 20 of the 50 US states pupils are obliged to take special examinations to receive a degree. 20 years ago all Americans got high school degrees without such exams. Year–by-year the number of the states which implement final examinations is increasing. According to Center for Education Policy estimations many upperclassmen can not pass the examinations. About 70% can not pass their maths exam and about 40% - their English. No other country but America spends such money (either state or personal) on education. Still according to the Organization for the Economic and Development report such expenses do not influence the quality of education itself for Americans pupils fall behind their foreign peers. Moreover for some indexes Americans loose in comparison with Europeans. In 2000 The USA government spent more that $10.2 thousand on every petty. In other developing countries this sum does not exceed $6 thousands. The USA has become the second “generous” country to spend about 7% of GDP on public education financing. Since Bush became President the expenses on educational development and improvement has considerably grown. But they did not bring about any positive impact for pupils succeeding.      One of the greatest problems in American schools and educational establishments is the high violence level. Since 1996 there were at least 27 incidents connected with heaters usage in which about 46 students and teachers died. National Center for Education Statistics has shown that in 2001 teens of 12-18 have become victims of about 2 million crimes in USA schools. 62% of all the crimes comprise robberies. From July 1999 to June 2000 there were 24 murders and 8 suicide cases. Somehow 71% of all the American public schools faced any kinds of crimes. The most efficient practice to fight against violence, alcohol and drugs addiction seems to be summary punishments. In each state special programs of troublesome teens reclamation exist. For example in Georgia in detention centers studies are held in small groups by specially trained teachers. These pupils are taught to study in strict discipline and under the poorest conditions, intensive physical trainings are also included. 

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