Counting the Cost By: Jill Duggar, Derick Dillard – contributor, Craig Borlase – contributor
Jill Duggar rebels against the dark side of reality TV fame and her family’s oppressive beliefs by bravely telling her story for the first time.
Raised under the patriarchal regime of 19 Kids and Counting, Jill long played the part of the dutiful daughter on TLC. But behind the wholesome façade, her family followed a strict ideology enforcing female submission, limited education, parental control into adulthood, and more.
As a married woman and mother, Jill can no longer remain silent. The red flags are too glaring, the secrets too burdensome. For too long she and husband Derick mutely abided her relatives’ manipulation out of obedience. But now they are ready to shatter the glass walls of scrutiny – no more hiding dysfunction to protect the Duggar brand.
Jill’s is an unbelievable story of finding courage and healing by finally confronting the truth. Hers is a voice of those whose stories often go untold except as headlines fading into the blur of reality TV drama. By daring to open up about the flaws in conservative Christian culture behind the scenes, Jill lights the path for others to make their emotional escape – and sends a message no number of producers can silence.
