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Authors: Kay Robertson,Jessica Robertson

The Women of Duck Commander

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CONTENTS

Epigraph
Foreword by Beth Clark
Introducing the Duck Commander Women
Kay Robertson
Lisa Robertson
Melissa “Missy” Louise West Robertson
Korie Robertson
Jessica Robertson

Part One

HOW I BECAME A ROBERTSON

1:
Introduction: A Message from the Wives
2:
The Cheerleader and the Quarterback: Miss Kay
3:
It Started with a Crush: Lisa
4:
The Best Joke I Ever Played: Missy
5:
Young Love: Korie
6:
Fancy Meeting You Here: Jessica

Part Two

NO ORDINARY IN-LAWS

7:
Introduction: A Message from the Daughters-in-Law
8:
Oh, Kay!
9:
Getting Our Phil
10:
What a Team!
11:
Passing It On

Part Three

HAPPILY EVER AFTER CAN TAKE A WHILE

12:
Introduction: Miss Kay
13:
I Found Out What It Means to Fight: Miss Kay
14:
Have Hope: Lisa

Part Four

TALKIN’ ABOUT MY GENERATIONS

15:
Introduction: A Message from the Wives
16:
Ain’t Life Grand?: Miss Kay
17:
A Legacy of Love: Jessica
18:
Just Call Me Mam: Lisa
19:
A Heritage of Faith: Korie
20:
Generational Blessings: Missy

Part Five

SOMETIMES MIRACLES HIDE

21:
Introduction: Jessica
22:
Tough Love: Miss Kay
23:
A Miracle Named Mia: Missy

Part Six

LIFE IN THE LIMELIGHT

24:
Introduction: A Message from the Wives
25:
Living in a Glass House: Lisa
26:
It’s Not Just for Us: Missy
27:
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!: Miss Kay
28:
We’re Happy No Matter What: Jessica
29:
Great Rewards: Korie

Part Seven

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW

30:
Introduction: Korie
31:
Answers to the Twenty Questions People Ask Us Most
Photographs
About Kay Robertson, Korie Robertson, Missy Robertson, Jessica Robertson and Lisa Robertson

Dedication

We would like to dedicate this book to the main men in our lives: Phil, Alan, Jase, Willie, and Jep. You love us, support us, and keep us laughing. We love you, respect you, and feel blessed to be your soul mates. Life with you is never boring.

We also give thanks and honor to our Lord Jesus Christ for giving us this opportunity to share our faith with the world. Without His sacrifice on the cross we would not have the hope of eternal life.

The simple story of Jesus.

Love, Miss Kay

Television is what we do; faith is who we are.

—The Robertson wives

FOREWORD

The distinct sound of a duck call pierced the quiet of the commuter jet cabin just before we landed in Monroe, Louisiana.
At least I know I’m in the right place
, I thought as I joined my fellow passengers in applause. I don’t know how many people’s travels that day would have anything to do with
Duck Dynasty
or the Robertson family, but everyone on the flight seemed excited to have finally arrived in the lush green bayou country the Robertsons call home.

As I made my way toward West Monroe to meet the Robertson women for the first time, I had some of the same questions much of America has about them: Are they really who they seem to be—down-to-earth, sincere, commonsense, loving wives and mothers? Do the women really get along and support each other? Do they really love their family as much as the show portrays? Are their children truly as respectful as they come across? And is their sense of humor what the show would have an audience think? In a word, yes. Definitely yes.

Within a few minutes of sitting down for a meal with these women, I began to see that they are the real deal—warm, friendly,
gracious, humble, fun, passionate about God, devoted to family, and altogether genuine. There’s no pretense in the Robertson wives. Each one is strong, smart, talented, and enormously capable in her own right, and each keeps the family fame in perspective. While they appreciate the chance to be on a television show that breaks ratings records and makes history, they’re not impressed with themselves; they are focused on the things that really matter. They are committed to timeless values, and they are wholly true to a strong set of unshakable convictions, convictions based on the ancient, proven truth of Scripture. They have learned the hard way that a life of faith is not always easy, but it
is
always good.

In this book, the Robertson wives are happy to share the stories, insights, and experiences that have made them who they are. With transparency, humility, and forthrightness, they write about the things that have shaped their lives not as television stars, but as human beings—as women who know the same longings and cares, joys and sorrows, victories and struggles as women everywhere. If you have ever wondered why they are the way they are, you’ll find answers in these pages. If you want to move toward a greater commitment to faith, family, and the things that make life truly rich, you will find direction here.

This behind-the-scenes look into the Robertson women’s world is not just made of words; it’s made of influence. Its stories and lessons have the power to shape your life in the most positive ways and the potential to lead you and others into the kind of good life and values-based living that is the foundation of the Robertsons’ success.

The Robertson wives are not clamoring for the spotlight but cooperating with the spotlight, because they understand that for a
moment in television history they are part of something that calls millions of people back to the basic goodness of life—and they share that goodness with humor and self-effacing honesty. They don’t pay too much attention to what the world says is important. Their must-haves are not designer clothes or luxury cars. Their must-haves are love, loyalty, kindness, forgiveness, generosity, respect, honest hard work, care for others, and a host of other virtues. The unprecedented popularity of
Duck Dynasty
makes me wonder if, at the end of the day, these simple qualities are what the heart of America really longs for.

The whole
Duck Dynasty
phenomenon is a bit of a revolution. It’s certainly turned the world of entertainment on its ear and challenged what many media insiders think America wants to watch. They’re finding out that clean humor, marital fidelity, and prayer before a meal can trump sex, violence, and bad language. The funny thing is, the revolution of
Duck Dynasty
is not leading us into anything new; it’s simply taking us back to some things our culture is in danger of losing—love, laughter, family, and faith. In the Robertson women these things run deeper than any once-a-week television show could ever convey; they are the very fabric of their lives.

Beth Clark

Nashville, Tennessee

Introducing

THE DUCK COMMANDER WOMEN

Kay Robertson

(O
THERWISE
K
NOWN AS
“M
ISS
K
AY”)

BORN AND RAISED IN:
Born in Vivian, Louisiana; raised in Ida, Louisiana

HUSBAND’S NAME:
Phil Alexander Robertson

CHILDREN’S NAMES AND BIRTH YEARS:

Alan (born 1965)

Jason (we call him Jase; born 1969)

Willie (born 1972)

Jeptha (we call him Jep; born 1978)

HUSBAND’S BEST QUALITY:
His passionate faith and charismatic personality

FAVORITE DUCK DISH:
Duck wraps, though I like pretty much everything if it’s made of duck

LEAST-FAVORITE FOOD:
I haven’t yet met a food I didn’t like

TALENT NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT:
I can draw and paint

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