The house of my mother

shari franke

Religious Control and Cult Mentality

• Shari exposes the controlling doctrines imposed by her mother Ruby Franke and her associate Jodi Hildebrandt under a religious framework that twisted teachings into tools of psychological abuse.

• The memoir critiques extremist belief systems disguised as faith-based parenting.

2. Family Vlogging & Exploitation

• As a child star in the family YouTube channel 8 Passengers, Shari grew up in the public eye—often without consent or protection.

• She reveals the dark side of family influencer culture, where private moments were monetized, and children lacked agency.

3. Mother-Daughter Relationship

• The “house” in the title symbolizes both a literal home and the emotional architecture built by a mother.

• The memoir reveals how that house became a prison—but also how Shari found the strength to escape and rebuild.

4. Identity & Autonomy

• Shari’s coming-of-age is a battle for independence from indoctrination, parental control, and the online persona forced upon her.

• Her memoir is ultimately about reclaiming voice and choice.