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A review by ylva_chasingbutterflies
The Hope We Hold: Finding Peace in the Promises of God by Jinger Vuolo, Jeremy Vuolo
3.0
I wasn't quite sure what to expect when going into this book - an autobiography or a (preachy and superficial?) self-help book? It turns out it was mostly autobiographical and about decisive moments in their faith. I enjoyed it - it was an easy and fast read and I learnt some interesting things about them, especially about Jeremy.
People who follow the shows more closely might not learn that many new things, but I enjoyed learning more about Jeremy's theological views and about his and Jinger's courtship. I loved how they came to peace about their move to LA and seeing God orchestrate things with their new church. The passage about Jinger evaluating her modesty convictions was also great.
I found the writing style to be a bit lacking and not very engaging or emotional. If this book had been much longer, it would have really impacted the quality, but thanks to it being a short read I didn't mind as much.
I would have loved for Jinger and Jeremy to get a bit deeper into theology and the views they grew up with because I really enjoyed these passages.
I liked getting to know them a bit more and I loved the inclusion of Scripture not as overbearing or preachy, but quoted at appropriate points and illustrating their story when fit.
The book in itself is very inoffensive, both to the Duggar family and other Christian denominations, so that it can be read and enjoyed by many, but at some points, I would have loved a more personal or critical view.
The molestation scandal is glossed over and not called such, Josh isn't even mentioned by name and in light of recent events, it would have been an occasion to open up about what could have been done better and how they feel about him, but I also understand that this is not the focus of the book.
Overall, it's a good book for fans of the shows or if you want an overview of Jinger & Jeremy's lives up to this point and get to know them a bit more, but if you expect a deep and honest, raw account, you might be disappointed. Not that they owe us. But to enjoy the book, you should be looking for more of an overview than indepth biography.
People who follow the shows more closely might not learn that many new things, but I enjoyed learning more about Jeremy's theological views and about his and Jinger's courtship. I loved how they came to peace about their move to LA and seeing God orchestrate things with their new church. The passage about Jinger evaluating her modesty convictions was also great.
I found the writing style to be a bit lacking and not very engaging or emotional. If this book had been much longer, it would have really impacted the quality, but thanks to it being a short read I didn't mind as much.
I would have loved for Jinger and Jeremy to get a bit deeper into theology and the views they grew up with because I really enjoyed these passages.
I liked getting to know them a bit more and I loved the inclusion of Scripture not as overbearing or preachy, but quoted at appropriate points and illustrating their story when fit.
The book in itself is very inoffensive, both to the Duggar family and other Christian denominations, so that it can be read and enjoyed by many, but at some points, I would have loved a more personal or critical view.
The molestation scandal is glossed over and not called such, Josh isn't even mentioned by name and in light of recent events, it would have been an occasion to open up about what could have been done better and how they feel about him, but I also understand that this is not the focus of the book.
Overall, it's a good book for fans of the shows or if you want an overview of Jinger & Jeremy's lives up to this point and get to know them a bit more, but if you expect a deep and honest, raw account, you might be disappointed. Not that they owe us. But to enjoy the book, you should be looking for more of an overview than indepth biography.