Bad Mormon

"""A spicy debut...by turns cheeky and reflective...Real Housewives disciples will relish these unfiltered revelations."" —Publishers Weekly “A thoughtful, smart, and funny handbook for apostates.” —Kirkus Reviews “Frank, funny, and irreverent, Bad Mormon captures the spirit of the woman millions have come to love/hate on TV. Even those unfamiliar with the show will be fascinated by her detailed descriptions… The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is a TV sensation, and Gay is the breakout star, so expect a lot of interest in her story of her religious journey.” —Booklist “Gay’s book is raw and revealing, an eye-opening firsthand account of religious indoctrination told with candor and sincerity.” —Interview Magazine “Gay’s book has major stakes: In tracing her journey from aspiring housewife to capital-H Housewife, she writes about Mormonism’s sacred rituals in manner that is not only grounds for excommunication in the church but also risks ostracization from the entire community she held dear for so long.” —Bustle “[A] confident debut.” —The Daily Beast “No stone goes unturned.” —PEOPLE “[Gay’s] charismatic personality shines on the show. That same charm is also abundantly evident in her memoir…Recommended for fans of the show, of course. This memoir will also appeal to [those] who enjoy reading about women successfully navigating adulthood and motherhood.” —Library Journal “Gay’s story and internal battle will likely resonate with anybody who grew up having a complicated relationship with organized religion.” —The Cut “Heather Gay’s Bad Mormon pulls back the curtain on LDS – and – Real Housewife-hood.” —New York Magazine, Approval Matrix"