Overview

• Shari Franke's memoir, 'The House of My Mother,' recounts the abuse she and her siblings endured at the hands of their mother, Ruby Franke, and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt.
• Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were convicted of aggravated child abuse in 2023, following the discovery of two malnourished and injured children in Hildebrandt's home.
• Shari describes the escalating control Hildebrandt exerted over her family, including isolating the children, pushing Shari's father out of the home, and promoting extreme parenting ideologies.
• The memoir critiques the family vlogging industry, with Shari calling for legal protections for child influencers and condemning the exploitation of children for online content.
• Shari shares her journey to reclaim her voice, detailing her advocacy efforts, personal healing, and decision to step away from sharing her private life publicly.