I haven't even seen more than 1 episode of Fixer Upper, but this book, wow! It was truly amazing! If you want to read a book about how a company got started and became successful, read this book. If you want to read a book about a successful marriage, read this book. If you want to read a book about prioritizing kids, marriage, work, etc, read this book. If you want to read a book about putting God first and things working out differently, but more beautifully than you imagined, read this book!
Written mostly by Joanna, with excerpts from Chip, The Magnolia Story is full of humor, wisdom, and charm. Chip and Joanna didn't start out thriving, they were surviving for a long time, working really hard, and completely relying on each other and God. Their story is not only beautiful, but motivational. They make you feel like you too can accomplish great things with the help of your spouse, your family, and most importantly God.
Favorite Quotes:
"I finally realized that life isn't found on the pages of a magazine - life is found in the glass of spilled milk and in the long, narrow hallway filled with socks and soccer balls."
Joanna Gaines
"I felt good about having made the decision to walk away and lock that door. It's funny though, looking back on it now, because one very simple concept in life never occurred to me as I was walking away: Even locked doors can be unlocked in time. I simply never could have imagined just how much God had in store for us, and I certainly couldn't have dreamed just how many keys to other doors God had already placed in our hands."
Joanna Gaines
"Chip, I always thought, when I was out on the baseball field hitting you those grounders, that I was training you to be the next greatest baseball player. But now, looking back and seeing the person you've become, I was really training you to be the next greatest dad."
Chip's Dad
And something really fun, is that Joanna's dream (not having a TV show...they don't even own a TV!) came true. Magnolia Market is a real place in Waco, TX
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