Growing Up Duggar

Name: Growing Up Duggar
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jana Duggar
ISBN: 9781668194799

Author: Jana Duggar, Jill Duggar, Jessa Duggar, Jinger Duggar

Narrator: Jana Duggar, Jill Duggar, Jessa Duggar, Jinger Duggar

Unabridged: 6 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Published: 06/23/2026

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Living, Family & Relationships, Education

Synopsis

In a delightful and personal look at life in a large family, the four eldest daughters talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it’s like growing up a Duggar. They share how their family walks through unexpected and difficult circumstances and how they manage to maintain their faith and love their family.

This updated edition has new stories and insights that reflect the experiences of Jill and Jessa—the now-married Duggar daughters—on their exciting journey through courtship, engagement, and marriage.

With a backdrop of the key relationships in their lives, the four Duggar girls also open up about their own personal faith and convictions, boys, peer pressure, manners, living in a large family, politics, and much more. You’ll learn how the girls navigate the difficult years between twelve and sixteen, what they look for in a man, life in a big family, and much more—all in a frank and fun book that will inspire teens and adults alike.

About Jill Duggar

Jill Duggar grew up as star on the hit TLC reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting. She was the first Duggar daughter to marry, and over 4.4 million people tuned in to watch the two-hour wedding special on television. Her life with husband Derick Dillard was featured on the show, Jill & Jessa: Counting On, and Jill is currently the oldest daughter living outside her parents’ home. Along with three of her sisters, Jill has previously written and published the New York Times bestseller Growing Up Duggar. Jill and Derick Dillard live in northwest Arkansas with their children.

About Jessa Duggar

Jessa (19) is talented at playing several instruments, her current favorite is the guitar. She can hear something once and the next thing you know she's up in the girls room pickin' it out on an instrument. In her "spare time" she enjoys reading interesting books, memorizing scripture, discipling friends and hanging out with her fam. Jessa has the gift of organization and loves using it! Whether she is de-cluttering a storage area, packing for a trip, or lining the six little boys out, if she gets involved in a task you can be sure it won't be done halfway!

About Jinger Duggar

At 18, Jinger is thrilled to be able to vote this year! She is full of energy, that is when she has a cup of coffee in her hand! Jinger has become quite the photographer and loves practicing her skills with her siblings while picking up helpful tips from other professional crews that often come through. Jinger can probably make more facial expressions than anyone in the whole family and loves jammin' in the living room playing duets on the piano with Jana. She has a passion to reach the world for Christ, so it's not uncommon to see her stop and pass out gospel tracts in a grocery store or at a resale shop on one of her many shopping outings!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rose on April 26, 2014

I can't see how this terminally boring book will be a draw for its target audience of teenage girls and young adult women. The "voice" of the book doesn't even sound like the Duggar girls I have seen on tv and encountered in person. I call BS on their authorship. The part about the evils of rock mus......more

Goodreads review by Leah on December 17, 2015

Despite the varying opinions on the Duggars, even among my own friends and acquaintances, their family has been a reliable source of entertainment and encouragement to me. Do I agree with them on everything? No. Do I want to be exactly like them? No. But I do share many of their believes and respect......more

Goodreads review by Emily on March 31, 2014

I read this book more out of curiosity than general affection for the Duggars. This book was all over the place, like they were unsure of exactly how they wanted to go about delivering their message. A great deal of the book read as an advertorial for many of the products and services that the Dugga......more

Goodreads review by Laura on March 01, 2014

Title: GROWING UP DUGGAR Authors: Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger Duggar Publisher: Howard Books March 2014 ISBN: 978-1451679168 Genre: Family and Relationships It’s All About Relationships! In this delightful and very personal book, the four oldest Duggar girls share their hearts and their core beliefs, exp......more

Goodreads review by Bethany on December 27, 2014

I've been a big fan of the Duggar family and their T.V. show 19 Kids & Counting for a long time; and was blessed to be able to briefly meet them at a family conference two years ago. While I admire the whole family, I've always found the eldest Duggar girls to be very inspiring and a huge encouragem......more