The Women of Duck Commander: Surprising Insights from the Women behind the Beards about what Makes this Family Work

By Kay Robertson, Korie Robertson, Missy Robertson and 2 more

The wives of the Robertsons all came into the family the same way: they fell in love with one of the Robertson boys. In the Duck DynastyTV series, the women often come into their own when the whole family gathers around the table together to eat dinner, and fans of the show get a good glimpse into their lives, but that is hardly the whole story, which is why they decided to write this book...

In The Women of Duck Commander, the wives show how they have worked together to help one another and to support the family in all its work and its happiness. They are committed to timeless values, and in the book they share the insights, stories and experiences that have made them who they are. The appeal of the Duck Dynastycomes, not because they are showing us anything new, but they are reminding us of the values our culture is in danger of losing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Release date: Apr 10, 2014
• ISBN: 9781471137464

Kay Robertson

Kay Robertson is the revered matriarch of the Robertson family and star of A&E®’s Duck Dynasty®. For almost five decades, she’s been keeping Phil and her boys from spending too much time in the woods by bringing them back to civilization with a home cooked meal. Kay believes her cooking talents are a gift she must share, so she often ends up feeding all of the family and most of the neighborhood.

Reviews for The Women of Duck Commander

[vhartpowers · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The women of the Robertson family tell how they met their husband's, the trials they've endured, and the strength they all have: through God, His Word, and each other. There were a few endearing stories, but compared to unPhiltered, this book just didn't do anything for me.

[jo3jo_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

If you are a fan of Duck Dynasty this is one book you will not want to miss. I listened to Happy, Happy, Happy on audio and new that I had to follow that up with the women's story. All of the women give little tidbits of their lives as they open their hearts to us.The one thing that resonates loudly for me from this book is the relationship Miss Kay has with all of her daughters-in-law. She takes each of them under her wings and accepts them for who they are. And in return, these ladies treat Miss Kay with the respect she so well deserves.The Robertson clan has obviously come a long way, but life wasn't always full of roses and butterflies for this family. Before Phil became a man of God, he led a life that is not suitable for a young family. But Miss Kay did not have an alternative, she raised her boys the best she could, even when Phil was not around. I knew Phil was not a good man in the early days of their life together, but Kay did not sugarcoat it. I have to admit that while listening to this book, I actually became quite angry with Phil, but thankful that he found the Lord and changed his ways.I think one of the most powerful stories in this book is when Lisa shared her story. I'm sure it was hard for her to confide in us about her tragic past, and I can't help but appreciate her as a woman. I don't want to give away anything about her story as I feel it should only be told by her. She also shares with us the ups and downs of her marriage to Alan, taking full responsibility for any wrongdoing she may have caused.Although I enjoyed listening to Lisa's story the most, all of these christian women have plenty to contribute with their personal tidbits. Each of the women narrate their own segments, and I have to admit that as much as I respect these ladies, I did not care for their narration at all. That honestly is my only criticism of this book, and had I physically read the book I'm sure I wouldn't have a negative word to say.With themes of family, love, and forgiveness, I'm sure many of you will enjoy this book as much as I did. I recommend this book for either personal leisure or as a book club selection, especially for the christian readers. And please keep in mind that my rating is specifically for the audio version.