A hustler dad. An abusive stepfather. A suffocating religious home life. And a girl determined to break free.

What would you do if your stepfather pinned you down and tried to cast Satan out of you? For thirteen-year-old Ingrid, the answer is simple: RUN.

In her gripping NYT-bestselling memoir, Ingrid Ricks takes readers into a tumultuous home life riddled with poverty, oppression and the suffocating brand of Mormon religion she is desperate to escape. Her chance finally comes when she begins hitting the road with her freewheeling dad, traveling throughout the Midwest, selling tools and hanging around with the men on his shady revolving sales crew. It feels like freedom from her controlling mother and cruel, authoritarian stepfather. But it comes with its own disappointments and dysfunctions, and she soon learns the lesson that will change her life: she can't look to others to save her, she has to save herself.

Editorial Reviews

"[Ricks] adeptly captures a dysfunctional relationship that's steeped in love... Well written and heartbreaking." -- Publishers Weekly

"In clear, graceful prose and in a voice that is refreshingly authentic, Ricks tells an uplifting story of heartbreak, hope and self-salvation." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A soft-spoken yet resounding reminder of the power plays tied to religion." -- Booklist

"The story reads like a novel even though it is an autobiographical account. Ricks' strength to overcome despite desperate odds will likely inspire readers with a desire to do the same." -- Deseret News

"Most touching is what the author takes from the experience: the value of forgiveness, which is always the first step to freedom." -- Seattle Weekly

"Ricks' writing is easy and engaging, and her details are sharp... Readers will likely find her story empowering and inspiring and will cheer for her happy ending." -- The Bust

"A stunning masterpiece... Though this is a memoir, it reads like a fictional story, with all the necessary literary elements including conflict, religious strife and character arcs. Brilliant, emotional... you feel empowered and inspired when you reach the last page." -- eNovelReviews.com

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