House of My Mother
About this episode
The episode discusses the memoir 'The House of My Mother' and explores themes of family, faith, and abuse within the Mormon community.
Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs Presents Book Club. Today, we’re diving into our latest book club pick, "The House of My Mother. By Shari Franke." Join us as Denise Heroux , Mary Oquendo, and Sacheen Mobley unpack this deeply disturbing memoir told from the perspective of the eldest daughter of the infamous Franke family. The discussion explores the complex dynamics of family, faith, and psychological manipulation within the Mormon community, as well as the slow, often invisible progression of abuse. We'll examine the way the story is told and what’s left unsaid, the courage to break free, and the nuances of forgiveness and survival in the face of unimaginable trauma. Whether you’ve read the book, watched the documentary, or are just curious about the real-life events behind the headlines, this conversation is sure to challenge your perceptions and ignite important questions about resilience and recovery. Grab your coffee and settle in for a thought-provoking discussion!
People in this episode
Host: Mary Oquendo
Guests: Denise Heroux, Sacheen Mobley
Topics covered
- memoir
- family dynamics
- psychological manipulation
- abuse
- forgiveness
- resilience
- recovery
Keywords
- memoir
- abuse
- Mormon
- family
- psychological manipulation
- forgiveness
- resilience
- trauma
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The House of My Mother
Places: Mormon community
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