The Magnolia Story
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The Magnolia Story
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Narrated by:
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Chip Gaines
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Joanna Gaines
About this listen
Are you ready to see your fixer-upper?
These famous words are now synonymous with the dynamic husband-and-wife team Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of HGTV's Fixer Upper. As this question fills the airwaves with anticipation, their legions of fans continue to multiply and ask a different series of questions, like: Who are these people? What's the secret to their success? And is Chip actually that funny in real life?
By renovating homes in Waco, Texas, and changing lives in such a winsome and engaging way, Chip and Joanna have become more than just the stars of Fixer Upper; they have become America's new best friends. The Magnolia Story is the first book from Chip and Joanna, offering their fans a detailed look at their life together, from the very first renovation project they ever tackled together to the project that nearly cost them everything; from the childhood memories that shaped them to the twists and turns that led them to the life they share on the farm today.
They both attended Baylor University in Waco. However, their paths did not cross until Chip checked his car in to the local Firestone tire shop, where Joanna worked behind the counter. Even back then Chip was a serial entrepreneur who, among other things, ran a lawn care company, sold fireworks, and flipped houses. Soon they were married and living in their first fixer-upper. Four children and countless renovations later, Joanna garnered the attention of a television producer who noticed her work on a blog one day.
In The Magnolia Story, fans will finally get to join the Gaineses behind the scenes and discover:
- The time Chip ran to the grocery store and forgot to take their sleeping new baby
- Joanna's agonizing decision to close her dream business to focus on raising their children
- When Chip bought a houseboat, sight unseen, and it turned out to be a leaky wreck
- Joanna's breakthrough moment of discovering the secret to creating a beautiful home
- Harrowing stories of the financial ups and downs as an entrepreneurial couple
- Memories from Chip and Jo's wedding
- The significance of the word magnolia and why it permeates everything they do
- The way the couple pays the popularity of Fixer Upper forward, sharing the success with others and bolstering the city of Waco along the way
And yet there is still one lingering question for fans of the show: Is Chip really that funny?
"Oh yeah," says Joanna. "He was and still is my first fixer-upper."
©2016 Chip and Joanna Gaines (P)2016 Thomas Nelson PublishersWhat listeners say about The Magnolia Story
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- Anonymous User
- 27-11-2018
Refreshing
A refreshing book about genuinely good humble people doing great things for their family and community. Inspiring
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-10-2017
Exceptionally inspiring!
Couldn't 'put it down'! It held my interest continually! So fabulous.
I loved everything about this book ♡
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- Anonymous User
- 21-08-2021
So Inspiring
Chip and Joanne thank you for letting us see behind the TV and into your lives.
From start to finish you had me, I laughed so hard in some parts.
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- Rach...
- 21-05-2019
an amazing team
Great book. Really enjoyed hearing their life story. I especially enjoyed that it was read by them. Such a determined pair of people.
I finished the book in a day!
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- Anonymous
- 09-05-2020
Ultimate couple goals
Chip and Jo are ultimate couple goals! Listening to how they created something amazing whilst maintaining such a strong bond is truly inspiring
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- nathan
- 24-04-2018
Great and inspiring book
I really like how Chip and Joanna read the book. it’s made it special. They are inspiring and great to hear about that walk with the Lord what a testimony.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-08-2021
I definitely recommend this audible book
What stood out for me was their character of integrity and their conviction to do the right thing. God saw their hearts and as they lived out that lifestyle of integrity, He blessed them beyond measure. I Loved hearing the testimonies of God's faithfulness weaved through their book. And am encouraged by the way they live. It puzzles me to live wholeheartedly like totally reliant on faith and doing the right thing but it pays off in the end.
Fantastic read and audible book. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-01-2021
An easy, uplifting and inspiring story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. I'm so glad Chip and Joanna have shared their story and journey.
It has inspired me to go after my dreams and work hard.
Highly recommended this book.
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- Denise Johnstone
- 17-10-2020
Wonderful couple, wonderful read!
If only the world had more people like Joanna & Chip. It was an absolute pleasure to read (listen to this audiobook) their story. The authenticity appealed to me & just loved to hear how things were way before we saw them on Fixer Upper. Thrilled to learn how genuinely down to earth they truely are & that they certainly paid there dues to get where they are now. In this world of fake celebrities and exposé type reality shows, this was such a refreshing change. Highly highly recommended.
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- Kate
- 13-11-2016
Loved it...very inspirational and relatable.
Thank you Chip & Joanna this was exactly what i need to listen to. I love you honesty. Such an inspiration.
Love you guys Xox
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