Jase Robertson

Jase tells of his early childhood and how difficult it was due to Phil's lifestyle. When Phil changed his life, (accepting Christ as his savior), it also improved the life of his family; making a huge impact on Jase.
This book made me laugh, cry, and laugh some more and I even learned something.
Jase used to be shy, but going to seminary helped him get over talking in public.
Some of the things he shares are very intimate, but he also shares embarrassing things such as getting a ticket for speeding and having an peeing his pants when being chased by a wild hog.
He shares how he made money in high school and how he was offered the Duck Commander business, and why he turned it down.
There are some funny stories about frog hunting as well as fishing, and duck hunting. Duck hunting is not Jase's favorite thing to hunt. He also shares how much work goes into taking care of the wild for the very few weeks that go into the duck weeks of hunting. He takes very seriously being a steward of what God has given us; this planet called earth. He also takes seriously being an ambassador of God.
I liked what he wrote about on pg. 225 about buzzards and I was not aware of their defense of projectile vomiting.
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Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl is a highly recommended collection of stories and observations on faith and his life by Jase Robertson (with Mark Schlabach) of Duck Dynasty fame.

Good Call is an obvious choice for those who watch and enjoy Duck Dynasty on A&E. Jase Robertson is the second oldest son and has worked for the family business, Duck Commander, for years. Jase also graduated from Bible college and worked in the ministry. This is his chance to tell some stories (along with some comments from his wife, Missy) but, more importantly, share his deep faith in Christ. Obviously, as time has proven, it is easy for some people to make fun or look for faults in a person of faith, but I will always stand by his right to share his faith.

Actually, I don't watch Duck Dynasty. I don't watch TV much at all beyond news and weather (online). I'm not a hunter either. My choice to accept a review copy of Good Call may take some people by surprise... but not everyone. First, I strongly support the Robertson's right to share their Christian faith and beliefs on their TV show and at large. Second, I also grew up in a family with a father, often described as a man's man, who held fast to his strong, abiding faith, and hunting and fishing were a common part of everyday life.

It was from my own background that I could easily appreciate Jase's stories. For goodness sakes, I had an uncle who played Christmas Carols on a duck call and we had to guess what he was playing. (Yes, he did a great job, and yes, we also could guess the carols pretty quickly.) I am a Christian so I understand Jase's faith and share that common bond with him. I value Jase's ability to clearly explain his priorities in life, his faith, as well as entertain us with his hunting and fishing stories.

You don't have to be an outdoorsman to enjoy this book. Some readers might find that they will appreciate Good Call more if they have a passing knowledge of the Robertson family and the show Duck Dynasty. Certainly Christians will respond very favorably to Good Call. I would guess that at least some exposure to someone who is an avid hunter/fisher would help.
Disclosure: My Kindle edition was courtesy of Howard Books for review purposes.

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