Six Little Miracles: The Heartwarming True Story of Raising the World's First Sextuplet Girls

by Janet Walton

Janet had been told she couldn't have children, so she and her husband Graham were overjoyed to find out she was pregnant. Then they told her the real news—it was not just one baby, but six! On  November 18, 1983, Janet Walton gave birth to the world’s first all-female sextuplets: Hannah, Luci, Ruth, Sarah, Kate, and Jennie. Janet takes us through the reality of parenting six children of the same age—the extreme sleep deprivation, the bottle-feeding, and later the chaotic routine of getting six girls to school on time. As they grew up, Janet learned to keep a sense of humor through the teenage tantrums and boy trouble, and she watched her little girls blossom into individual, confident young women. She has loved every minute.

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir

352 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 2015

Reviews

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am one of those people who has watched the Walton sextuplets grow up over the years (making me feel old!) so this book was a further interesting insight into their lives. Love that it is written from Jans point of view. Very enjoyable read.

[Theresa Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful and inspiring!

I loved this inspiring book about this family raising all-girl sextuplets! As a mother of one boy, I couldn’t imagine how this family operated! Thank you for sharing your family with us over the years! Amazing parents, amazing daughters! I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

[Lucy's Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must admit the main reason I wanted to read this book is I was being nosey and I do remember when the 6 girls were born as it was all over the papers. The other reason that I wanted to read this book is that I remember being happy that one was named Lucy!


The book starts with Janet being a young girl and she gives us an understanding of her life. This is important to her as what she has learnt growing up, helps her to raise her 6 girls, which she makes sound easy (I'm sure it wasn't).


The book is well written and informative - a must read, even if it isn't the type of book you would normally read.

[Helen Costello · Rating 5 out of 5]

Completely loved this book. I've always been fascinated by the Walton sisters and admired how Janet seemed so in control. I really enjoyed how she kept their lives fairly private and the end of the book is completely heartwarming talking about how close the family is.

[Chloe Metzger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely beautiful. Although it starts a little slow, through Janet's life, it really is worth the wait. Funny, sweet and so, so positive. The Waltons are an inspiration to all!

[Sarah Tummey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book. It would have been even better if parts had been written by the girls to give glimpses into their feelings, how they met their partners etc. Perhaps an idea for a sequel?

[Jenny Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was fascinated to read this book, primarily as a mother, to see how they coped! But also as I am a similar age to the sextuplets and know the area they are from. I found it a very interesting read, particularly as I come from a small family and think it would be a wonderful thing to have such a large family. I cannot imagine how stressful it must have been at times though and I would have been interested in a bit more of the practical side about how they managed!

[Nicola (Not Just Books) Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful memoir of the family blessed with the first same sex sextuplets to be born way back in 1983. I vaguely remember the story as a child so I enjoyed looking back and reading about the triumphs and tribulations. It was a wonderful account of before social media and how things have changed.

[Gillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story on the birth and lives of these Sextuplets. Easy to read and highly recommended

[Mary Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have followed the waltons all my life and have enjoyed watching documentaries on them. After meeting Jan numerous times on regular visits to the hospital throughout my life, I was happy to see that the story of her life as being a mum of sextuplets was written. I'm over half way through the book the girls are just going through their baptism in the church, and what I've read so far is fascinating. I may have to go through the same as Jan myself, but I hope I don't. The heart breaking story of infertility is one I know so well.

[Beatrice Rivers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I saw this book in the supermarket and picked it up to have a look... I did, unfortunately put it back down and walk on... But the next time I was there, I picked it back up and bought it... And read it within three days!

I am too young to have been alive when the sextuplet girls were born, but when I had read it, I asked about it and, like the title suggests, I found their story heartwarming.

I loved this book and have read it several times now!

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

She balances telling us their story whilst protecting their privacy which is understandable but makes it a little bland in places.

[Sarah-egan Pentland · Rating 3 out of 5]

To be honest, it wasn't the best book I've read. It rambled A LOT. But, once you get through that it was interesting to read about the sextuplets.

[Kas]

Lovely read of a story known to millions