Day: January 21, 2019

Capital Gaines

Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff
Author and Narrator: Chip Gaines
Published: October 17, 2017
Audible

Reviewed By: Jessica
Dates Read: December 11-13, 2018
Jessica’s Rating: 3 stars

Book Description:

The funny and talented Chip Gaines is well known to millions of people as a TV star, renovation expert, bestselling author, husband to Joanna, and father of 4 in Waco, Texas. But long before the world took notice, Chip was a serial entrepreneur who was always ready for the next challenge, even if it didn’t quite work out as planned. Whether it was buying a neighborhood laundromat or talking a bank into a loan for some equipment to start a lawn-mowing service, Chip always knew that the most important thing was to take that first step.

In Capital Gaines, we walk alongside him as he relives some of his craziest antics and the lessons learned along the way. His mentors taught him to never give up and his family showed him what it meant to always have a positive attitude despite your circumstances. Throw in a natural daredevil personality and a willingness to do (or eat!) just about anything, and you have the life and daily activity of Chip Gaines.

Capital Gaines is the perfect book for anyone looking to succeed not only in business but more importantly in life.

Jessica’s Review:

I previously listened to The Magnolia Story which was narrated by both Chip and Joanna Gaines. (My review is here).  Capital Gaines is a bit of a ‘rehash’ of it but solely from Chip’s perspective. I must say I have only ever seen Fixer Upper once when my car was getting serviced, so I don’t really know much of their story other than what I read in Magnolia Story.

Chip is the better narrator of the couple, so I enjoyed listening to his narration.  Chip’s writing is more juvenile than Joanna’s and it seems like he writes the way he talks. He comes off on the impulsive side.  Several times he talks about the cover of the book and how it came to be. Honestly, I did not care about it and the cover is not that great of a picture. But he is proud of it, so go for it Chip.  The book comes off a bit scattered, and maybe that’s how Chip is himself. 

I did like how he talks about his faith in God. I am curious about their show, though it is off the air now.  I may try to find a couple of episodes to watch and ‘get to know’ the Gaines’.

I would say Capital Gaines would be for fans of the show Fixer Upper. 

Purchase Links:
Amazon US
Amazon UK