A Robertson Family Christmas {Review}

A Robertson Family Christmas {Review}

Do you watch the show on A&E called Duck Dynasty? My family does and we have since the beginning. So it shouldn’t surprise you that I fell in love with the Robertson family in Miss Kay’s new book, A Robertson Family Christmas.

Hunter Clarke wanted one thing for Christmas: to spend it with his dad and his brother. He misses being included in any guy trips since his parents divorced and he went to live with his mom. So he’s less than happy when his mother tells him that he won a contest to spend Christmas in West Monroe, Louisiana, with a family named the Robertsons. For some reason, they’re supposed to be a big deal. How did he win a contest he didn’t enter? Besides, he’s never heard of them and sure doesn’t want to spend Christmas in a swamp with a bunch of strangers.

Korie Robertson is excited to open her heart and home to Hunter and show him what the Christmas season looks like for the Robertson family. And like it or not, Hunter experiences it firsthand. From duck-hunting disasters with the bearded guys, to learning to cook with Miss Kay, Hunter quickly discovers what it’s like to live with this boisterous, yet loving family. Putting on his headphones and ignoring them is not an option. Before long, Hunter begins to let his guard down. But with Christmas and the end of his trip fast approaching, will it be too little, too late? Or will Hunter be open to the greatest gift of all?

This is a fictional story about a young teenage boy who wins a contest to spend time with the Robertson family during the Christmas holiday. And, keeping with family tradition, he went with them everywhere from hunting trips to family meals, you name it. You can feel for the young man as you can tell he just needs to feel loved by his family, even if his parents are divorced. His house parents struggle to bring him out of his bad mood but nothing seems to work. There’s so much anger, hurt and resentment buried inside of him. Plus, after all, this is a group of strangers who aren’t exactly your “average” family, are they?

I enjoyed witnessing the changes as they happened, almost like a hidden camera watching over the scenes as they are described to us readers. It’s almost like sitting at the kitchen counter with Miss Kay or getting grimy in the swamps with the guys. While the story may be fictional, it does have truth in that many of the events are truly a part of this family’s holiday.

Not only is it humorous, but it does also teach a good lesson; the real meaning of Christmas and family. So whether you read it because you’re already familiar with the Robertsons or you are looking for a heart warming and funny story to read during the holiday season, I’d highly recommend this book.

Great news! You can win a free copy of my book on my giveaway page!

Can’t wait? You can purchase your own copy of A Robertson Family Christmas on Amazon.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book to review from Tyndale House Publishers, however, all opinions are honest and completely my own.