6/7/2023 0 Comments It takes two bookNeither ended up exactly where he dreamed he would be, but both are happy and fulfilled and thankful for where life has taken them. Jonathan wanted to be a career in magic, whereas Drew wanted to be an actor. The boys were entrepreneurs by the age of 8, semi-professional clowns before their teens, and are both black belts in karate. Learning more about their background was fascinating. They find a way to keep all of their family as well as their close friends involved both in their personal lives and in their business, no matter how busy things become. I love how important family is to the Scott brothers, and how they’ve built an entire brand around the strength of that relationship. There were heartwarming moments, tales of bitter struggle and broken dreams, and a lot of laughs mixed into the narrative. Those little notes added so much to the tone of the book. Each chapter swapped off between brothers, letting each tell his own story, but with notes written by the other brother. This was one of the cutest (non-book related) memoirs I’ve ever come across. But just because I love their shows didn’t mean that I would love their book, so I was a bit hesitant picking it up. My dad is an identical twin, and he and his brother happen to both be construction superintendents, so as soon as I say the Property Brothers for the first time I immediately loved them. I have a soft spot for siblings, and for twin in particular. Property Brothers, Buying and Selling, Brother vs. I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent watching the Scott brothers on their various HGTV shows. And this book was certainly an exception. I’ve mentioned before that memoirs aren’t usually my favorite thing, but there are always exceptions.
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