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The House of My Mother

A Daughter's Quest for Freedom

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The House of My Mother

Von: Shari Franke
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 INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Heart-wrenchingly personal…dizzying.” —Rolling Stone

From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog—now the subject of a new Hulu docuseries—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.©2025 Shari Franke (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio Religion Religiöse Studien

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Sehr gut erzählte Darstellung dieser unglaublichen Geschichte. Interessant für alle, ob mit Vorkenntnissen der Geschehnisse oder nicht.

Ergreifende Schilderung eines Familiendramas

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This story is deeper than I could‘ve imagined! Shari can be so proud of herself. It‘s a really eye-opening story that makes you rethink all those family-vloggers.
I especially like the fact that she‘s trying to give her siblings as much privacy as possible.
I hope she finds/found her way of heeling.

touching and personal

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Listening to this book broke my heart. For years I was a devoted fan of all their channels, Grandma and Grandpa Griffith, Elli and Jared, Bonnie Hoellein and Julie Deru. And of course 8 passengers . I quit all. Abd the other mom vloggers too. It’s a horrible nightmare what these kids went through and nobone shouls support this anymore. All the best for Shari and her siblings.

Heartbreaking and worse above all imagination

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This was a tough read, but a necessary one. As someone who grew up in a loving home, it’s hard to fathom how a mother could treat her own children so abusively from infancy. I guess some actions truly defy understanding. However, what I do know is how harmful “sharenting” can be. It’s overwhelming to see how many accounts exist where parents share every detail of their children’s lives, even their most embarrassing moments, with thousands of strangers and potentially dangerous individuals.
Shari Franke endured a living hell, at times without fully realizing the extent of it. Yet, she found the strength to cut the puppet master’s strings and forged her own path. Having personal traumatic experiences with religion, it’s refreshing to hear a devoted person like Shari assert her conviction to follow her own heart. In her words: “just because a Church leader said something doesn’t mean they’re right; doesn’t mean it’s necessarily coming from God. […] I’d realize that what a human being says holds less value to me than my personal conversations with God” AMEN GIRL!

Despite everything this family had to go through, I’m incredibly proud that Shari has chosen to turn her pain into something positive, always prioritizing her siblings’ well-being. I wish nothing but a happy and private life for them. For Chad and Shari, I hope they continue nurturing their strong bond and a Free(d) life. And to Kevin, I wish a fresh start and the clarity he needs.

Breaking the cycle

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A must-read for anyone who finds themselves wondering about the ethics of family vlogging, parental oversharing, and the discrepancies between social media appearance and off-camera reality - from the perspective of the affected children. It also highlights the role of religious teachings and their potential impact on mental health & parenting styles, while providing insights into the dynamics of victimisation, manipulation, brain washing, gaslighting, and victim blaming, before shining a light of hope that there is a path to healing, recovery, and freedom.

Gut wrenching & thought provoking

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detailed insight into how it was to grow up in the house of the Frankes
a very good, but also uncomfortable listen

Only blaming Mom, not Dad, other than that, great!

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Shari Franke has had her life thrust into the spotlight by her mother, Ruby. As family vloggers the Frankes accumulate wealth and fame until Ruby‘s abusive behavior and parenting style breaks the carefully curated image of wholesomeness and devotion. In this well-crafted, intelligent memoir she Shari Franke reckons with her and by extension her siblings‘ lives under her mother’s roof, the hurt and trauma it caused and how they could possibly heal with Ruby finally incarcerated. A strong, touching and inspiring reclaiming of her story and autonomy.

Skilled Memoir of a Young Woman

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Hearing what Shari has been through in her own words left me shocked and heartbroken. Her resilience is remarkable. Yet, despite all her pain, she somehow managed to stay respectful and levelheaded describing her journey in this book. She also never mentioned the names of her siblings or anything personal about their stories. I recommend this book to everyone who wants to understand what children, who grow up in abusive households, go through. I hope Shari can continue to heal in the years to come.

Wonderful book

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Beautifully written story of unwavering strength and bravery. Wow. I thought I knew a lot about this case due to watching the channels for years and supporting Shari, but she was so vulnerable in this book and opened up about so many awful unfathomable things. But what a beautiful, inspiring young woman Shari has become, like she says, in spite of Ruby. So proud of you Shari, wishing you all the love and happiness for your future!

Incredible

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Shari‘s perspective gives context to what was out in the media. Her story is a brave one. Important to others who suffer the same.
I wish the family, who’s life was so public, to be able to heal in private.

Truth

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