69 pages • 2 hours read
Shari FrankeThe House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2025A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Book Club Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. Was The House of My Mother difficult for you to read? How did you handle the discussions of trauma and abuse?
2. What did you consider the most powerful part of Shari Franke’s story? Why?
3. Ruby Franke was just arrested in 2023, meaning that the author is reflecting on events that are still very fresh. How do you think Franke’s proximity to her childhood affected the memoir?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
1. Did you watch 8 Passengers on YouTube or any other family vlogs? What about the book did or didn’t surprise you regarding what goes on behind the scenes with families that become social media stars?
2. Do you have any experience with the LDS Church or similar religions? How do you think involvement in the church might have helped or hurt the Franke family?
3. How much do you share on social media? Do you take any precautions to protect the privacy of yourself or your family?
4. Could you be recruited into a cult? Why or why not?
