Magnolia Story

Sometimes the most tangled situations and the biggest mistakes can lead to something wonderful.

The hit series Fixer Upper allowed TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines to turn their great passion for renovating old houses in Waco, Texas, into something much bigger. With their humorous, authentic style, their strong bond and sense of family, as well as their unique design ideas, they captured the hearts of their audience in no time. This all happened so quickly that their ever-growing fanbase sometimes wondered: Who are these two? Where do they come from? What is their secret to success? And shouldn't I move to Waco too?

Magnolia Story is the first book by Chip and Joanna Gaines that gives their fans a behind-the-scenes look—from the very first renovation project they tackled together to the project that nearly cost them everything. They share formative childhood memories and special twists in their tumultuous lives, which they now share on a farm—together with their four children and plenty of animals, in their ever-expanding roles as entrepreneurs, designers, and good neighbors.

And yet, one question remains for fans of the TV series: Is Chip really that funny? "Oh yes," says Joanna, "he is! And he was and still is my first Fixer Upper.".