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Family is star of TLC’s reality TV series “Jon & Kate Plus 8”
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 28, 2008 – Zondervan, a world leader in Christian communications, has signed an exclusive agreement with Kate Gosselin to publish the amazing story of how she and her husband, Jon, survived the overwhelming odds and the emotional rollercoaster of birthing two sets of multiples -- twins and sextuplets -- in three years.
Multiple Blessings shares the gripping details of the couple's journey after learning they were expecting sextuplets, while raising twin toddlers. While strongly encouraged by doctors to consider selective reduction for the sake of both mother and babies, the couple believed each baby was a gift from God and accepted the challenge he was giving them. Kate also writes about the numerous challenges the couple faced, including the medical battle involved in carrying six babies to the critical 30-week mark, and the loss of Jon's job that forced the couple to rely on God completely. Overall, the book is an inspirational and moving account of how the Gosselins found everyday strength in spite of emotional, financial, social, and physical exhaustion.
"The Gosselins' story is not only unique by nature but also offers an unparalleled set of life experiences that are emotional, inspirational and encouraging, and we're thrilled to welcome Kate as a Zondervan author," says Scott Bolinder, executive vice president and publisher at Zondervan. "Kate and Jon are walking a road that few others have taken, and they consistently show tremendous grace, patience and courage in their daily lives as they seek to provide for their eight children and raise them to honor God in a world where compromise and escape have become all too common."
Kate and Jon Gosselin's twins, Cara and Madelyn, were born October 8, 2000. Their sextuplets were born May 10, 2004. The Gosselin family is the star of the television reality series, Jon & Kate Plus 8, which premiered its third season on TLC in January.
"Understandably, I've often been told by friends, family and strangers that I should write a book about our journey and my initial reaction was always, 'I have eight children, how would I find the time?'" says Kate Gosselin. "But where God has a will, He has a way, and I'm excited to partner with Zondervan to share our family's story. My hope is that other mothers will benefit from having an inside view into our experience and the valuable lessons we’ve learned along the way.”
Multiple Blessings, coauthored with Beth Carson, is expected to release nationwide as a hardcover in October 2008. The Gosselin website is www.sixgosselins.com/.
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