The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom

The gripping true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog unfolds in The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom. This INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER offers a heart-wrenchingly personal account of hidden abuse and the fight for survival.

For millions, the 8 Passengers YouTube channel presented a picture-perfect family. However, behind the facade, eldest daughter Shari Franke endured a severe and merciless disciplinary regime enforced by her mother, Ruby Franke, and her associate Jodi Hildebrandt. This narrative exposes the dark reality of influencer culture and the devastating impact of extreme parenting.

The House of My Mother chronicles Shari's journey from unimaginable pain to finding freedom and healing. It reveals the disturbing truth of her family's involvement with a cultish life coaching program and her courageous battle for truth. This powerful memoir, recognized as an Amazon Best Seller, sheds light on the realities of Child Abuse and the resilience of the human spirit.