Raising the Duttons: The Story We Never Saw Coming
Imagine finding the strength to turn a daily practice into a source of lasting joy and profound purpose for an entire family.
What if one could navigate life’s most harrowing trials—from devastating accidents to government investigations—with an unshakable sense of peace?
Imagine building a legacy of resilience so powerful it can withstand the pressures of a high-stakes career and the complexities of raising fourteen children.
Author Sheila Porter Dutton has close to fifty years of experience as an educator, mother, and CEO of one of the world's most successful family performing groups. With no musical background of her own, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at how her desire to teach her children discipline set The Duttons on a path they never predicted: one of America’s longest-running family acts, with over 10,000 live shows and appearances on major national and international television broadcasts. Along the way, faith, determination, and grace carried them through every setback.
In this true & wild story, you will find:
The harrowing true story of a 43-foot tour bus plunging off the road and the divine intervention that left 23 family members alive.
Why “cereal box violins” were the secret weapon in building a multigenerational family legacy that spanned decades.
The “First One to Five” game that turns tedious practice sessions into an effortless, self-motivated habit for children.
The high-stakes standoff at a Russian customs checkpoint where thousands of dollars and a family's future hung in the balance.
What really happened when federal agents raided the family theater, and why an international diplomat ended up in shackles.
The surprising reason a celebrity judge on America's Got Talent asked the family to “sack” half its members.
The nine-day jail stint that triggered an international diplomatic crisis reaching the desk of the U.S. Secretary of State.
Why a “hand-shaped” bruise served as proof of spiritual protection during a catastrophic vehicle disaster.
The radical frugality and discipline used to pay for instruments and lessons on a professor's salary, and to pay off a massive mortgage in just 13 years.
Discover a glimpse behind the curtain of how one family turned their daily grind into a beautiful legacy.
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