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I just read a fascinating book called Quiverfull: Inside the Christian Patriarchy Movement by Kathryn Joyce. Its all about the history and beliefs of people like the Duggars (but without the humor or charm). It's actually kind of horrifying... For example, many large fundie families are quite poor and live in overcrowded conditions. The Duggars are not representative of these families in terms of their living conditions. Very informative.

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I just read a fascinating book called Quiverfull: Inside the Christian Patriarchy Movement by Kathryn Joyce. Its all about the history and beliefs of people like the Duggars (but without the humor or charm). It's actually kind of horrifying... For example, many large fundie families are quite poor and live in overcrowded conditions. The Duggars are not representative of these families in terms of their living conditions. Very informative.

Were David and Esther Schrader used as examples? How does a couple and SEVEN Children live in a Caravan?! : :shock:

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Sounds interesting.

Aaaaaand it's my lucky day! I found out that my university library had this book as an e-book! :dance: (I'm not from the US, so the chances were small)

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I read it when it came out four years ago. There have been quite a few threads on FJ about this book and her other book called Child Catchers: Rescue, Trafficking, and the New Gospel of Adoption. She writes articles as well. I will suggest The Rise of Biblical Counseling that was published just last month. This one particularly hit home with me because my ex-inlaws are 'biblical counselors' and I think its a big load of hooey.

I enjoy Kathryn's work. She's engaging and interesting.

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I read it when it came out four years ago. There have been quite a few threads on FJ about this book and her other book called Child Catchers: Rescue, Trafficking, and the New Gospel of Adoption. She writes articles as well. I will suggest The Rise of Biblical Counseling that was published just last month. This one particularly hit home with me because my ex-inlaws are 'biblical counselors' and I think its a big load of hooey.

I enjoy Kathryn's work. She's engaging and interesting.

Thanks so much for the referrals. I'm going to try to find them asap. The book about adoption answers the question in the other thread about the Duggars and adoption and confirms my observations on the adoption chat boards.

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Great information. Thanks fellow FJers! I have an academic interest in reading about fundamentalism of any type. I'll be checking these titles out asap!

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