Being a faithful Catholic family doesn’t have to be dull, boring, or cheesy. These days, getting kids to focus on God instead of their iPods takes nothing less than supernatural intervention. Loving God and following him often makes you look weird to your neighbors.The Willitses understand the struggle, and in their very first book, they share their energetic, humorous, and imperfect attempts to live out their faith in today's world. Sometimes it helps to know that others are on the same narrow path as you, stumbling just as you do. Greg and Jennifer Willitses' view of the world covers the gamut of daily life, from kids and comic books to marriage and dealing with technology, and shows readers that you don’t have to be perfect parents with perfect kids to be good Catholics.
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By CDolen
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Greg and Jennifer certainly have blessed anyone who purchases this book! It's an "easy to digest" book that presents many of the teachings of the Catholic church in a joyful, gracious manner. It's full of real Catholic trials and triumphs, and holds fast to the beautiful teachings of the Catholic church. If you are simply learning about the Catholic faith, trying to figure out how to improve your family's faith life, beginning your journey in the faith, or have been a faithful Catholic for years, you will love this book!
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4.7 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It will make you laugh even as it makes you think
April 27 2012
By Sarah Reinhard
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been a fan of Greg and Jennifer Willits since their podcasting days. It's been a delight to see them get bigger and better...now they have a show on Sirius/XM and also a new book, The Catholics Next Door: Adventures in Imperfect Living.
I wasn't sure what to expect from their book. Would it be a how to? Advice? Just silly stuff? Or would it be a memoir type of book?
And, even more importantly, would I love it as much as I wanted to?
As it turns out, YES.
It's equal parts laughter, insight, and advice. You get perspective from a couple who admits their imperfections with a smile and a humility I can't help but admire.
Every chapter, except the parent-specific chapters, is written in a back-and-forth conversational style. Greg might start, Jennifer will pick it up, and Greg continues a few paragraphs later. I often felt like I needed to pass the chips and refill some coffee as I was reading...it's reading that's casual and relaxed, even though it deals with some of the heaviest topics in Catholicism (read as: NFP).
There's a lot packed into 141 pages. There's sex, marriage, kids, parenthood, sacraments, prayer, schooling, and technology, to name a few.
Some of these stories will be familiar to those who have followed the Willits through the years, but there are others that, if you don't or can't listen to their daily radio program, will be new to you.
Bottom line: highly recommended. It's a quick read and you'll leave it a better person.
I wasn't sure what to expect from their book. Would it be a how to? Advice? Just silly stuff? Or would it be a memoir type of book?
And, even more importantly, would I love it as much as I wanted to?
As it turns out, YES.
It's equal parts laughter, insight, and advice. You get perspective from a couple who admits their imperfections with a smile and a humility I can't help but admire.
Every chapter, except the parent-specific chapters, is written in a back-and-forth conversational style. Greg might start, Jennifer will pick it up, and Greg continues a few paragraphs later. I often felt like I needed to pass the chips and refill some coffee as I was reading...it's reading that's casual and relaxed, even though it deals with some of the heaviest topics in Catholicism (read as: NFP).
There's a lot packed into 141 pages. There's sex, marriage, kids, parenthood, sacraments, prayer, schooling, and technology, to name a few.
Some of these stories will be familiar to those who have followed the Willits through the years, but there are others that, if you don't or can't listen to their daily radio program, will be new to you.
Bottom line: highly recommended. It's a quick read and you'll leave it a better person.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
meaningful, encouraging, & entertaining
April 19 2012
By rccallan
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed this book, and gained meaning insights into how I can better incorporate our faith into our everyday family life.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
imperfect living
April 16 2012
By Caesar
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a great insight into the Willit's family. The book is a good read whether you are familiar with them or not but if you listen to their program on Sirius this book is even better. The title says it all. It's nice to hear how someone else deals with life's problems.
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