Daniel and I are both fans of the show, Jon & Kate Plus 8. Actually, "fans" is not quite the correct term, but we both enjoy watching the show and marvelling at how they manage to survive. After Isaac's birth, we became doubly (or I should say octoply) amazed at the challenges the Gosselins face every day.
I began reading the book in bed two nights ago and found myself couldn't put it down. By the time I finally gave in to both my crashing body and my tired-but-rational mind, it was already 3am and I had devoured half of it.
Given the many episodes of the TV show I've watched, I was surprised at the religious tone of the book. Bible was heavily quoted, and God was always referenced. However, I was not put off--not a single bit--when I see Scriptures worked their way into the book. It just felt natural. Maybe that's just the way many Americans/Christians talk, I thought.
Surprisingly, Daniel picked up the book last night and read beyond where I was at in a single sitting. He is generally not an avid reader, so the book must be genuinely of interest to him for it to be read. Maybe it was because I gave him a summarized rundown of the book (so far) at dinner time, something I always do when I read a book or an article I really like.
The book provided answers Daniel and I long had while watching the show. Namely, "how did they end up with sextuplets?" and "how could they manage financially?"
Personally, "Multiple Blessings" became a reminder of how loved I am by my drop-dead-gorgeous husband. I buy books regularly, but this book just wasn't on my ever-growing wish list. Like Kate Gosselin, I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband!
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