For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC-s hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show in this -no-holds barred- (People) instant New York Times bestseller. Jill and Derick knew a normal life wasn-t possible for them. As a star on the popular TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting, Jill grew up in front of viewers who were fascinated by her family-s way of life. She was the responsible, second daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle-s nineteen kids; always with a baby on her hip and happy to wear the modest ankle-length dresses with throat-high necklines. She didn-t protest the strict model of patriarchy that her family followed, which declares that men are superior, that women are expected to be wives and mothers and are discouraged from attaining a higher education, and
