Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander

Phil Robertson

May 2013 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

This no-holds-barred autobiography chronicles the remarkable life of Phil Robertson, the original Duck Commander and Duck Dynasty® star, from early childhood through the founding of a family business.

LIVING THE DREAM

Duck calls—though the source of his livelihood—are not what makes Phil Robertson the man he is today. When asked what matters in his life, he’s quick to say, “Faith, family, ducks—in that order.”

It isn’t often that a person can live a dream, but Phil Robertson, aka The Duck Commander, has proven that it is possible with vision, hard work, helping hands, and an unshakable faith in the Almighty. Phil’s is the remarkable story of one man who followed the call he received from God and soon after invented a duck call that would begin an incredible journey to the life he had always dreamed of for himself and his family. In the love of his country, his family, and his maker, Phil has finally found the ingredients to the “good life” he always wanted.

If you ever wind up sitting face-to-face with Phil, you’ll see that his enthusiasm and passion for duck hunting and the Lord is no act—it is truly who he is.

If you’ve watched the exceedingly popular A&E® program Duck Dynasty®, you already know the famed Phil Robertson. As patriarch of the Robertson clan and creator of Duck Commander duck calls, he fearlessly leads his family in a responsible work ethic and an active faith.

But what you don’t know is his life before the show. In the pages of this book, you’ll learn of Phil’s colorful past and his wild road to the “happy, happy, happy” life he leads today. Before the “happy,” Phil’s passion for the outdoors and wild living led him down some shady paths. As a young husband and father, he became the proprietor of a rough bar and lived a life, as he says, of “romping, stomping, and ripping” for a number of years. He even left his wife and young boys for a short period of time.

Through it all, Phil Robertson has lived his life as a “called” man. Called to live off the land, called to leave a starring role in Louisiana Tech football (playing ahead of Terry Bradshaw) for duck hunting, called to wild living, called to create a new kind of duck call—and finally, called to follow God and lead a life of faith.

In this eye-opening and rousing book, you’ll find stories that will shock you, as well as those that will inspire you. You’ll get to know the man behind the legend, and you’ll come away better for it.

Ratings and reviews

What a great, inspiring and heartfelt book to read, I have learned more reading from this book then I did reading countless other books. The Robertson's are truly a great family...I never watched the show, thinking it was ridiculous, but have gotten completely hooked into watching every episode, it has such a calming effect, plus I absolutely love Jase and his humor and values. Being a recovering alcoholic, I love who Phil shares his story as well as his son's battles. I know that God has a plan for me and that included me finding the Robertson's to watch and read about to further educate me on the right path. Thank you for sharing your family with me

This book was really pretty stellar. I wasn't expecting it to be quite as good as it was though. Thank you for exceeding my expectations, reminding me of things I'd forgotten, and lending your hope to those of us who, sometimes, forget what faith really is - can't, effectively, have one without the other. You really could be president Phil. (Miss Kay could be your running mate (VP). The Whitehouse chefs wouldn't have much to do with her around. But I'm sure they'd learn a thing or two!)

If anyone here thinks Phil Robertson is an intelligent, inspiring individual, then I won't waste my breath explaining to you this man's bigotry against women, non-religious folk, and the lgbt community. Like my father always said " never argue with an idiot. It will only frustrate you and confuse the idiot. So idiots behind Phil! Stay hidden behind him. And please.... Never procreate.

About the author

Phil Robertson was born and raised in a small town near Shreveport, Louisiana. After college he spent several years teaching but soon decided to devote his talents elsewhere: he began to experiment with making a call that would produce the exact sound of a duck, and thus Duck Commander was born. Duck Commander became a successful family business, and featured on the hit A&E TV series Duck Dynasty.

Mark Schlabach is the coauthor of the New York Times bestselling books, Happy, Happy, Happy, Si-cology 1, and The Duck Commander Family. He is one of the most respected and popular college football columnists in the country. He and his wife live in Madison, Georgia, with their three children.