Review - Live Original by Sadie Robertson

Live Original
by Sadie Robertson
with Beth Clark
Publisher: Howard Books
Pub. Date: October 28, 2014
Price: $22.99
ISBN: 978-1476777801
Pages: 210
Buy Link: Amazon

Descrpiton:

Seventeen-year-old Sadie Robertson—star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson—shares her outlook on life as she opens up about herself and the values that make her family what it is.

Sadie Robertson represents everything that a well-adjusted teenager should be, even while growing up in the spotlight on Duck Dynasty. She exhibits poise, respect for her family and friends, and a faith that influences her choices. Everyone wants to know how a family as eclectic as the Robertsons are raising such confident, fun, family-loving kids. With this book, Sadie sheds light on the values instilled by her family that make her the person she is.

Sadie lives by a simple list of principles that lead her to personal and spiritual growth and allow the relationships she has with her friends and family to flourish. These values include think happy, be happy; dream big; shake the hate; do something; and many more.

Living as a culturally relevant teen who loves God and her family, Sadie has become a role model for other teens and for parents who are eager to instill the same characteristics in their children.

Billy's Thoughts:

I think almost everyone has heard of the A&E reality series Duck Dynasty, which showcases the life of the Robertson family, aka the owners of Duck Commander. At one point Duck Dynasty was the highest rating series on cable, but that changed after the family's patriarch, Phil Robertson, made some questionable comments. Despite the controversy, the series continued, as well as new merchandise, including the release of several books.

One of these books is titled Live Original and is written by Sadie Robertson (the daughter of Willie and Korie) with the help from author Beth Clark. No, this is not a young adult fiction novel, but instead it is a  more of a spiritual self-help book from the point-of-view of a seventeen-year-old. Some of you might recognize the girl's name from Dancing With The Stars, which she came in second place last month. 

Sadie gives advice to teenagers to "Live Original" in their lives by being nice to others, respecting yourself and having a deep faith in the Lord. The young author uses her real life experiences and family stories to help spread the message about having good morals. Each chapter ends with a few questions and there is enough space for readers to write down their thoughts. There are eight pages of photos included in the book.

Overall, "Live Original" is a well-written inspirational book for teenagers, though adults as well as Duck Dynasty fans will also enjoy reading the stories that are in it.

*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

About the Authors:

Sadie Robertson is a star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and the seventeen-year-old daughter of fellow stars, Willie and Korie Robertson. Sadie is a junior in high school and is very active in sports, including basketball and tennis. In collaboration with Sherri Hill, she has her own line of “Daddy-approved” prom dresses and in between her filming, school, and sports schedules, she regularly speaks to teens across the country. With more than one million Twitter followers, Sadie is one of the most influential teens in America. She and her family live in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Beth Clark is a writer and publishing consultant and runs a business called Thinkspot Communications in  Franklin, TN.