Deconstructing: Memoir of a Preacher's Daughter

She asks too many questions. In this coming-of-age memoir, a young Baptist preacher’s daughter growing up in a small Mormon town in Utah is beginning to doubt her faith. Highly observant, and stubborn, Sarah tends to see and point out inconsistencies which keeps getting her in trouble, especially in church. But ultimately, the very traits she thinks will be her downfall are the same ones that lead to her deconstructing her beliefs and finding freedom. If she follows the path of truth, she fears losing her family and entire community. But the decision to leave the cult-like system of religious control only lands her in a domestic abuse situation on the other side. Will she summon her courage and stand up for herself once and for all? Or will she submit once more to her patriarchal authority figures? And how can she keep herself from self-destructing in the meantime? Interwoven with humor, poignant memories, and vivid recollections, come along on one headstrong girl’s journey from compliant convert to doubting “exvangelical." “Open up. Buckle up. This incredible book takes you on a journey of honest self-discovery, trauma recovery, and a beautiful life journey into self.”