The Duck Commander Family

How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty

By: Willie Robertson, Korie Robertson, Mark Schlabach - contributor

Narrated by: Willie Robertson, Korie Robertson

Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

It’s all about the food….

For the Robertsons, family is typified by the dinner table, where both food and fables are dished up with equal care. Anyone with a good story - whether it be a hunting escapade or one of the children’s antics - is welcome to share. And that’s what this family is all about - sharing, caring for one another, and the love of good food. Chapters are built around recipes that represent each stage of the Robertson life - chapters like...

• Fried Bologna: Here you’ll get an inside look at what it was like to grow up Robertson before all the fame and money came in. You’ll see the Robertson boys fending for themselves as father Phil was out running nets and selling his newly invented duck calls and matriarch Miss Kay was out working to keep the family afloat.
• Chicken Strips: In this chapter, Willie and Korie marry when Korie is only 18 - but only after dealing with Korie’s father - and their lives are shaped and prepared to someday take the family business to another level.
• Duck Gumbo: Just like making great gumbo takes patience and time, so did building a duck dynasty. This chapter tells of Phil’s passion and hard work in sticking with something he believed in and loved doing and how that patience and hard work has paid off.
• Dumplings, Hot Water Cornbread, and Fried Squirrel: None of the Robertsons would be where they are today if not for Miss Kay. This chapter is all about food, family, and business, and how Miss Kay kept them all laughing through the good times and the bad.
• Back Straps: Here you’ll learn about Willie’s passion for business, hunting, and friendship, and how all this led to his own company - Buck Commander - and his exciting encounters along the way.
• Road Kill: The journey to a successful family business and television show has been a long one, with a few bumps in the road. This chapter tells how the family stays together rain or shine and how, as Phil says, they all remain "happy, happy, happy".

An Up-Close View of America’s Favorite Backwoods Family

What do faith, family, ducks, and money have in common? The well-known stars of A&E’s hit show Duck Dynasty - Korie and Willie Robertson! From Louisiana’s bayou comes the story of how the Robertson family went from eating fried bologna sandwiches to consuming fine filet mignon.

Ask anyone in Louisiana, and they’ll tell you that the bayou state’s favorite family doesn’t live in the governor’s mansion but in the backwoods, where the Robertsons’ Duck Commander has become a sporting empire by making top-of-the-line duck calls.

Part redneck logic, part humorous family stories, combined with family-business tips and faith, this book is the inside sneak peek for everything you wanted to know about being a Robertson.

©2012 Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Love this book!!

Where does The Duck Commander Family rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Really enjoy listening, so glad it is narrated by Willie and Korie!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Duck Commander Family?

I love chapter 12!

Which character – as performed by Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson – was your favorite?

Love them all!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laughed Alot!

OUTSTANDING BOOK

Where does The Duck Commander Family rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Duck Commander Family?

Finding out the beginning of this family, how it all started and that Phil was absent in the beginning from the family. By th eway he treats Mrs. "K" now on the show, I would never have believed that

Which scene was your favorite?

When Korie talked about how the brothers all respected eachother and none of them can do what the other does-but they all do what they do well and thats what makes the company successful

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Various moments, this is just a good feeling book and read wonderfully

Any additional comments?

I loved the way they transitioned between Korie and Willie. I love when books are read by the Authors, and this was especially nice since they transitioned back and forth

Excellent story

Would you listen to The Duck Commander Family again? Why?

Yes, because Willie and Korie are the narrators and they add flavor to their story.

What did you like best about this story?

Real stories about real people who have worked hard and tried to live with honor and integrity.

Which scene was your favorite?

The recipes are fun!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Willie describing his childhood.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to anyone. It was a pleasure to listen to.

Robertson's are a real family with real values.

Would you listen to The Duck Commander Family again? Why?

Yes to pick up on additional details like recipes!

What did you like best about this story?

The fact that Willie and Korie narrated the story.

I can't get enough of the robertson's!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a great listen. The stories are funny and well read.

What did you like best about this story?

The background of the family is very interesting, moving and funny, especially Phil & Kay's early struggles and the very different backgrounds of Willie & Korie.

What about Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson ’s performance did you like?

If you watch the show, you will enjoy hearing Willie and Korie's voices. It is great listening to their own experiences.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

This will quack you up!

Any additional comments?

We listened to this on a trip between Michigan and Florida and it made the time go by quickly with many good laughs.

Building Blocks of a Family!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, this is a book full of life principals.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Duck Commander Family?

The recipes!

What does Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

They have some of the greatest voices that make you feel like they are speaking directly to you.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and we almost did. (We were on a road trip.)

Any additional comments?

BUY THIS BOOK!!!! =)

great story

Would you consider the audio edition of The Duck Commander Family to be better than the print version?

Wille's voice draws you in and want you to hear more, what a great story!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Duck Commander Family?

the family story's and closeness.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES!!!!

This book shows just show normal this family is!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because it's a wonderful storyline about a real family growing up through struggles, debt, family issues and the usual problems with most Americans. It's great hearing Willie telling stories about he and his brother's rivalries.

What did you like best about this story?

How every story and chapter was based on a bible verse and how the family used the verse in real world application.

Which character – as performed by Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson – was your favorite?

Willie was my favorite to listen to because he was the younger brother to Jase and told stories of how Jase and Allen both picked on him growing up. I could relate because I'm a younger brother.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and I did so on a long road trip by myself. It never dulled and always kept me alert. It was a great story of coming from nothing and ending up successful millionaires the "good ole fashion way". I have a tremendous respect for how this family has succeeded. They weren't given breaks, they worked their way to the top due to their Christian upbringings and dedication to succeed.

Bought it 2 times

Great book! Bought one for Kay to sign on the 4th and bought the audio to listen to at work. Loved it, your family makes my family smile.

Mike Busick
Texas

great books

loved hearing Willie and kori reading. kept me engaged in the story. I can't wait for the next book I'm reading.