The House of My Mother
A Daughter's Quest for Freedom
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The House of My Mother
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Shari Franke
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Shari Franke
About this listen
From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog 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.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-01-25
Well written, well read, tragic story
With Shari at the door of her brothers door, armed with his favourite snacks and a letter. That got me. The pain this young woman must have felt is unfathomable. A compelling read. A tragic story. Wishing the Franke family years of peace, recovery and many moments of joy.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-01-25
Heart breaking but beautiful
Thank you so much for sharing your story whilst keeping it respectful for the youngers! Knowing the truth after all the rumours that spread online is almost ‘comforting’ after following the family for so long. Shari you’re a brilliant writer thank you ❤️
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-25
Couldn’t stop listening
Brilliant read, what a brave young lady. Couldn’t imagine going through something like this, very well written captivating from beginning to the end
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- Anonymous User
- 11-01-25
Heartbreaking
through the fact this was the youtube channel i use to watch and seek comfort in as child and now as a young adult to learn and see the dark truth and side of this is heartbreaking.such a well written true interpretation of what the hell these poor children lived in.amazing and so eye opening
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- Allicia Adams
- 08-01-25
The emotion while listening to Shari read it, was touching.
I liked that it was HER story. Rather than what everyone else was “hoping for”. Such a good read.
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- Yvonne Potts
- 08-01-25
Shari’s strenght
I think Shari is so brave to share her story. Beautiful Wordsmith, read in one day, page turner
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- molly
- 13-01-25
just amazing
I have no words other than amazing. So beautifully read and definitely worth the listen.
Pleased I listened rather than read.
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- Aimée
- 19-01-25
Share her story
I really liked this option to hear from Shari’s side, the truth. I’m glad she got a chance to share her story. A strong, courageous, e young woman.
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- TurtleBP
- 15-01-25
Beautifully Written
So so beautiful I only have 30mims of listening left but the way the words are written and spoken in sharia voice is so personal and I am so proud of her. Good job.
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- Chloe
- 09-01-25
A heartbreaking yet beautiful account.
Shari does fanatic job of telling her story I could feel the sheer emotion throughout.
She shows so much respect for her siblings in not telling their story and allowing them the peace and privacy that they have always deserved. Shari told HER story and bought to light the deep and unthinkable consequences of online child exploitation, and the failures of a system that is supposed to protect them.
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