Counting the Cost

I love how Jill tells her story. She shows love and respect to her family even through all that she's been through. She clearly and concisely shares all that occurred. The part that impacted me the most even though the IBLP taught about the "umbrella of protection" she felt like her father did nothing to protect her. Instead she had to protect her family and keep up face, even though she was the victim. This was truly heartbreaking. This also showed how backwards the IBLP is from the Bible. Even though her family relationships are totally healed, it was comforting to know how Jill was in the process of her own journey of healing from all that she has gone through. Highly recommend this book!

Jill and Derick are open, honest and loving in how they share their truth. They are vulnerable in sharing very intimate details of their marriage. They share astonishing details of the Duggar family regarding her father and his control issues surrounding filming and the IBLP. I praise her for growing, learning and thinking on her own. This book is a must read for all.