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There’s a common sentiment in society today that families that grow beyond 3ish kids are just reckless, they don’t know how kids happen, it isn’t planned, etc. But the women interviewed for this book demonstrate that often, it’s the opposite: adding each new child to the family is usually a deliberate, well-thought-out, prayerful decision and always ends up being a blessing despite the great deal of self-sacrifice and opportunity cost. Much of the time they don’t start out wanting a large family, but they take their lives one day at a time, one child at a time. Many of these women also chose to give up lofty careers for motherhood, and it was interesting to hear some of their reasons for why they believe it’s worth it and how they make it all work. This book also points out so many benefits of large families that I’d never really thought about before. 

There can be lot of difficulty involved in raising kids, even just one; but this book serves as a reminder that children are such a blessing and being a mother is infinitely rewarding. 

I like the title too ;)