The House of My Mother The House of My Mother

The House of My Mother

The Sunday Times bestselling memoir about a daughter's quest for freedom

    • 4.7 • 94 Ratings
    • $19.99

Publisher Description

From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.

Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface – Ruby’s wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined.

As the family’s YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby’s delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime.

Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: 'Finally'.

For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family’s devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt’s cultish life coaching program, 'ConneXions'. No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother’s cruelty.

GENRE
Biographies & Memoirs
RELEASED
2025
7 January
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
336
Pages
PUBLISHER
Gallery UK
SELLER
Simon and Schuster Australia Pty Ltd.
SIZE
4.1
MB

Customer Reviews

Laimpartice ,

A Profound Read

Heartbreaking yet profoundly important, this book is a must-read. Shari poses thoughtful, eloquent questions about mental health, social media, parenting, and navigating trauma, all conveyed with grace and an incredible command of the written word. Thank you for sharing your story in such a beautifully written and deeply moving way.

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