I read this book in 2 days. If you are a fan of the Jon&Kate+8 series on the TLC channel you will enjoy reading the story on how the sextuplets came about.Though most people are already aware that the use of fertility treatments are the reason for so many babies at one time. This book gives you some insight into the emotional and financial roller coaster that this couple endured to bring these babies to a safe delivery. The book is written in Kate's point of view and i can almost hear her talking as i am reading it.She touches on some things that the t.v. show has not discussed, their religious faith being one of them. Jon's loss of employment at such a critical time in their lives, the loss of loved ones and the overwhelming amount of time and care that 2 preschoolers and 6 infants needed all at once.
At times Kate takes on the tone of defending herself quite a bit in the book. Explaining things to readers that might not otherwise have questioned or known about.I get the feeling sometimes that she has written the book for the sole purpose of defending herself against some of her critics. She talks about how some of the volunteers who came into her home to help with the infants might not have a very good opinion of her because of her strict rules and guidelines she set. She makes no apologies for some of the demands she made on hospital staff and those who helped care for her infants once they came home.At times she comes across as ungrateful(her words-not mine)and wants to correct that by saying more than once how grateful she truely is for all that has been given to her family.
Over all i think this was a good book, it was definitely a quick read and has only a few tidbits of info that has not been disclosed on the t.v. series. If you are a fan of the show, you will definitely enjoy this book.

This book offers so much more info than you have ever heard on the show!! Great book, sometimes I was crying sometimes I was lauging....Great great great read. Only took me three hours to read!
Christina

I really like this show! But the book was boring. The book says it's written by Jon & Kate, and Beth... but it is written in the first person, Kate. It's less about the kids and more about her. It's a lot about her faith in God which I was surprised about seeing that I don't think I have ever seen them go to church or talk about God on the show. I read the book about the Duggars and was impressed about that book, this book, not so much. Kate is anoying.

This book was great! Kate Gosselin came across as direct and outspoken as she is in the reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8". She told the story as if she were telling it to a close friend - the good, the bad, the embarassing and the wonderful. Jon and Kate's faith shines through every word. I laughed, cried and was filled with joy when I read of the blessings they received from the Lord during the pregnancy and birth of the sextuplets. Kate's descriptions of the children while they were in NICU are amusing. She describes Joel's personality as an "exact replica of his daddy's personality - not too many ups, not too many downs, just steady and relaxed, go with the flow, and never in a hurry." This book tells of the emotional and physical challenges Jon and Kate faced from the time the babies were conceived through the first two years. On the back cover it reads "Eight children in three years? Impossible! Kate and Jon Gosselin have learned that through God, all things are possible - though sometimes slightly improbable." When you read this book you will feel a part of the wonderous ride through life the Gosselin family has embarked on.

I read this book in a couple of days. It was a great read. Made me think of the blessings I am given each day and is quite an inspirational book.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book, even after all of the negative publicity surrounding the 2009 Season of 'John & Kate Plus Eight'. I have been a fan of the show since the first season, and have been inspired by how Kate has been able to juggle the joys and frustrations of raising eight children. The book gives alot of background information on the struggles that John and Kate went through, with lose of income, and their position on 'selective reduction'. Kate is very honest in this book about how she felt during these times, but she and John both depended on prayer and their faith to get them through the hard times. It's a small reminder that our lives are in God's hands; we can all use this reminder.

That said, I can say that I've noticed a difference in the tv show this season, and there seems to be less focus on how they are training the children to do the right things, and more on the events that are planned for them by the producers. Hopefully this is just a bump in the road, and this family will get back to what God has planned for them. I believe the children are a vehicle from God to get his message out to the people.

Even if you have been watching Jon & Kate Plus Eight for the past 4 years on TLC, this book will be a new insight into the early years of the Gosselin family. It is a fun read that shares Jon and Kate's journey through infertility to expanded family. The book focuses on the things that happened before TLC began their documentary, which I liked because it gave me a better understanding of how they became the family I see each week on TV.

An interesting and entertaining read! If you are a fan of the show, you'll love this book, as it provides more info. about the Gosselin's life. Kate is an inspiration to me! She pops into my head whenever I think raising two children gets too hard, I know I can push through because she has managed to mother eight. Love the Gosselin's, good book too!

I loved this book. I read it in one day. I am a big fan of the show and am so sad what has happened to their marriage. This book was written before their marital problems so we see a different picture of the family. I love how Kate describes her faith and how it helped her throughout her pregnancy and the babies first year. I would highly recommend reading this if you are a fan of the show.

This book was an easy read that I finished in a couple of days. It was interesting to see all the references to God and Kate's faith as that doesn't come across strongly on the show.

If you enjoy reading about other people's lives, I think you would enjoy this book. I would rate it 4 of 5 stars.

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This was a quick read that gave insight into Kate Gosselin's personality as well as the challenges of birthing and raising multiples. It's especially sad in light of the collapse of their marriage, but the cracks in the relationship are evident, even though not acknowledged as such. It is abundantly evident that the family received a lot of help even before they turned to reality TV - if only they'd kept it that way instead of becoming celebrities.

It was a really good book.

It was hard to put down. I don't understand how this book was written by three people since it is all in Kate's point of view. Kind of seems like a religious cache in, the way the show is a commercial cache in since they don't appear religious hardly ever on the show. Are these people just greedy? I didn't buy the book full price. Don't. Borrow it from the library.

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