The Duck Commander Family by Willie and Korie Robertson

The Duck Commander Family by Willie and Korie Robertson with Mark Schlabach

If you love their show, Duck Dynasty, you will absolutely love this book.  

Willie and Korie, along with the rest of the Robertson family, own and run the multi-million dollar company Duck Commander where they make and sell duck hunting products.  This book is their story.

We learn the roots and secrets of the Robertson family that are not portrayed on the show.  Phil was pursuing a college education and played football and had a teaching degree but gave it up to hunt ducks and once left his family but eventually he found God and thankfully his wife, Ms. Kay, forgave him and accepted him back into their lives.  Phil invented the double reed duck call and that is how Duck Commander got it's start.  Phil and Kay ran Duck Commander out their home for years. 

We also learn of the childhoods of the family members, specifically Willie and Korie.  They didn't come from the same backgrounds but they learned to use both to their advantage.  They went to college, married, had kids, and eventually took over the family business Duck Commander and later opened a second branch called Buck Commander where they sell deer hunting accessories.  

And finally we learn of the failures and successes of each person in the family, their faith in God, their hopes for the future, and their passionate love for family and ducks, and food!!  They love food and there are quite a few family recipes in the book.

I love these guys.  My husband and I watch every episode and even watch the mini-marathons when they come on.  We also have some of the episodes recorded on our DVR.  If we are feeling down we put it on.  It seems to take you away from your worries and troubles for just a little while and is sure to make you laugh.  We all know laughter is good for the soul!  

One of my favorite Bible verses from the book is this:

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances, I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty   I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. 

- PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13

My favorite character from the show is Ms. Kay.  I just love Ms. Kay.  I want to give her hug and help her cook.  I also want to try her cornbread.  I'm going to give it a try asap!  

Published in October 2012 by Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.