Holy Disruptor

Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth

De: Amy Duggar King

Narrado por: Amy Duggar King

Read by the author.

"Not only was I singled out and shamed, but I was lied to as well. I'm still trying to untangle the lies--some of them televised across the country--from the truth."

You've heard some of the story: the manipulation and abuse hidden behind the traditional Christian values that the Duggar family held up on TLC's hit reality show 19 Kids and Counting. As some of the scandal came to light, several of the Duggar children, including Jill and Jinger, have opened up about what it was like growing up in that environment.

But for the first time, Amy Duggar King--a close relative who spent almost every day with her 19 cousins and her aunt and uncle--brings the story into sharp relief, vulnerably sharing not only what life was like with the Duggars but how she, at the end of the day, had her own broken home to return to, a home that was hiding many other secrets.

Amy knows what it's like to be coerced and have her voice silenced. Her story reveals a world of unrealistic expectations and gaslighting in which a normal young woman had to untangle a web of carefully crafted lies while fighting to protect her own mental health. In that world, she was branded "Crazy Cousin Amy"--an identity she didn't choose but was forced to live into.

In Holy Disruptor, Amy gives her unfiltered testimony to finally break free from the toxic cycles that swirled around her and to confront the trauma she endured off-camera.

In the years since the Duggar family collapse, Amy has intentionally dissociated from the toxic family environment, which has helped her learn how to be a "holy disruptor" and make life-changing decisions for her well-being. This is a story about how she discovered that disrupting such deception is a holy act that brings freedom and joy . . . and it applies to you too. No matter what you've been told or how you've been manipulated in the past, freedom is waiting for you.

It's time to use your voice and get loud with the truth.

Couldn’t stop listening

This book was very well written and not just another Duggar tell all. The story line was centered on Amy herself. It gave insight into relationships that will make you think about your own life. Scripture was very well placed and not preachy. Must read (listen)!

From pain to PEACE

Amy did an amazing job telling her story. My respect grew 100 times fold for her. Listening to her tell her life story brought tears to my eyes many times. Her ability to choose to walk away from the evil that has plagued her family is a testimony for all of us. Thank you Amy for your strength to write what had to be so painful to relive. God used you to help so many hurting in the world.

Breakthrough and eye opening

I enjoyed listening to Amy’s testimony. From the hardships of family relationship, to the trap of self doubt, this story of overcoming and finding peace is so inspiring.

Don’t hug a knife

Amy Duggar King’s Holy Disruptor is raw, honest, and full of heart. Her ability to stand up for what’s right even when it’s uncomfortable shows incredible strength and grace. You can feel her genuine love for her family and her instinct to protect those she cares about. This book is more than a memoir; it’s a reminder that you can walk through the fire and still come out kind, grounded, and true to your values. Wonderfully written and deeply moving. My heart breaks for her family, but I’m so happy she is there to pick up the pieces and be a Holy Disruptor.

True honesty and vulnerability

I enjoyed listening to Amy’s story with how vulnerable she put herself out there. She could’ve made up a thousand and one excuses but didn’t. She didn’t have to go in such detail about her personal challenges but she did. Not once shying away from her last name Duggar but rather explaining what her last name means to her. Highly recommend this book.