Bad Mormon: A Memoir

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Drinking and TweetingmeetsUnorthodoxin this vulnerable memoir aboutThe Real Housewives of Salt Lake Citystars departure from the Mormon Church, and her unforeseen success in business, television, and single motherhood.

Straight off the slopes and into the spotlight, Heather Gay is famous for speaking the gospel truth. Whether as a businesswoman, mother, or television personality, she is unafraid to blaze a new trail, even if it means losing family, friends, and her community.

Born and bred to be devout, Heather based her life around her faith. She attended Brigham Young University, served a mission in France, and married into Mormon royalty in the temple. But her life as a good Mormon abruptly ended when she lost the marriage and faith that she had once believed would last forever.

With writing that is beautiful, sad, funny, and true, Heather recounts the difficult discovery of the darkness and damage that often exists behind a picture-perfect life, while examining the nuanced relationship between duty to self and duty to God. Exposing secrets she once held sacred,Bad Mormonis an unfiltered look at the religion that broke her heart.

A revealing and ultimately hopeful memoir,Bad Mormonis a captivating read in the vein ofUntamed,Educated, andMe Talk Pretty One Day.

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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
A thoughtful, smart, and funny handbook for apostates.Kirkus Reviews
"A spicy debut...by turns cheeky and reflective...Real Housewives disciples will relish these unfiltered revelations."Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Heather Gay is a star of Bravos TheReal Housewives of Salt Lake Cityand the founder of Beauty Lab + Laser, an innovative cosmetic medical practice based in Salt Lake City with its own behind-the-scenes podcastLive Love Lab. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Heather lives in Salt Lake City with her three daughters.