Bad Mormon

Written by Heather Gay

Narrated by Heather Gay

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Named one of Entertainment Tonight’s Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2023
As seen in The New York Times, People, The Cut, Vulture, The Daily Beast, Today, Bustle, Us Weekly, Life & Style, and Interview

“No stone goes unturned” (People) in this memoir about The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Heather Gay’s 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. “An eye-opening firsthand account of religious indoctrination told with candor and sincerity” (Interview magazine), Bad Mormon is an unfiltered look at the religion that broke her heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Feb 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9781797144344

Heather Gay

Heather Gay is a star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and the founder of Beauty Lab + Laser, an innovative cosmetic medical practice based in Salt Lake City with its own behind-the-scenes podcast Live Love Lab. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Heather lives in Salt Lake City with her three daughters.

Reviews for Bad Mormon

[Lindsay Cox · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I appreciate her authenticity but there were way too many movie quotes or references, song lyrics, etc that it was cheesy and cliche. I didn’t know she was a RHWOSLC before reading this and that’s not really my kind of show. I get she’s being real and authentic but it often felt like bragging. If you like the show, then maybe you’ll love the book. It was my first encounter with the author and as a writer, she’s not my jam.

[leticia perez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

As a huge fan of SLC and Heather I absolutely loved this book!

[Kristen Sobolewski · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it! and love Jenns character on nthe show. She truly seems like a good person, with a great sense of humor and im glad she found the strength and courage to follow her true self.

[Paul Malaspina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really good book and age read it perfectly love it

[Aeriel Whitworth · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyed this. I could relate as I grew up and left the Mormon church myself. I’m proud of her being a bad ass boss babe. I enjoyed the imagery throughout the book and really enjoyed learning about her life. Now on to watching the RHOSLC!

[Amee Mythen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ahhhh I loved this so much Heather is and will always be my favorite house wife

[stacy roberts · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

As a fellow Bad Mormon I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Kept me giggling and also was so relatable. I don’t even watch their show but I enjoyed hearing Heather’s story.

[Leah · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Interesting to discover more areas of her life. A quick easy read. Comes across honest and transparent.

[claire white · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Seeing her thrive after leaving the oppressive patriarchal church

[Chet · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Insightful, honest and the power of continuing through difficult times. Thanks for sharing your truth.

[Delaney Polito · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Honest, heartfelt, and revealing. I’ve been around “Good Mormons” my entire life and I’ve had a lot of unanswered questions about their faith and what really happens in the temple. My questions have been answered and it was more horrible than I ever imagined. Heather narrated her memoir beautifully and from her heart.