48 pages • 1 hour read
Heather GayBad Mormon
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Bad Mormon by Heather Gay is a memoir detailing an individual’s experiences within, and eventual departure from, the Mormon faith. The text explores themes of self-discovery, personal struggles, and the complexities of faith and identity.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
BAD MORMON by Heather Gay has been met with mixed reviews. Readers appreciate Gay's candid narrative and humor, finding her personal journey engaging and relatable. However, some criticize the book for lacking depth and coherence. While her memoir offers insightful moments and a unique perspective, it occasionally feels disjointed and repetitive.
Who Should Read Bad Mormon?
Readers who enjoy intimate memoirs, religious critique, and personal transformation stories will appreciate Heather Gay's Bad Mormon. Fans of Tara Westover's Educated or Kathryn Schulz's Lost & Found will find similar themes of resilience and self-discovery in Gay's journey through and beyond Mormonism.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Biography
Religion / Spirituality
Identity: Gender
Relationships: Marriage
Relationships: Mothers