The Loss Of Family In Duck Dynasty By Uncle Si Robertson

Si Robertson is notable for being "Uncle Si" on the star TV show, Duck Dynasty. If someone didn’t know who he is, the exact word to describe him would be facetious. Sometimes the comments he makes are so irrelevant the reader can’t help but to just laugh. Which I believe makes his story more interesting and worth reading about. In his early life, he was drafted into the Vietnam War. He retired in 1993 with the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7).

Him and the rest of his family are undoubtedly religious. On their show, many people bash them for their love of god, and guns. Si has an inspirational personality. He never loses his faith in his religion, all while dealing with the events and obstacles that come his way. In the beginning of this book, he talks about how the family is making so much money off of the show, but they don’t let that affect their relationships within the family and his daily life. He says, “Even though I might have a few more dollars in my bank account, I’m still the same guy. I like fishing and duck hunting, and I enjoy the beauty of what God created” (vii). I realize this is important as a result of often times when a family becomes famous and starts to gain a large amount of money, the family usually doesn’t have good relationships. And even though they have busy, wealthy lives, they don’t let that affect their relationship between each other or their religion.

Through out the book there are pictures of Robertson himself, and his family and friends. I recommend this book to anyone who has watched Duck Dynasty and wants to be further educated about the daily lives of one of the main people on the