All she wants is a chance to go to school—and her parents' love.

But her parents believe God wants them to stay hidden from the world.

As their beliefs become more extreme, Cherilyn's family moves from town to town, dodging bill collectors and slipping deeper into poverty. Their homes get smaller. Their world shrinks. Eventually, they end up homeless.

Her mother says they must wait until they can live like "normal people." Her father tightens his grip. Caught between faith and fear, Cherilyn tries to be the good daughter—but something inside her keeps reaching for more.

Her superpowers could set her free—if only she can figure out how to use them.

For readers of Educated and The Glass Castle, this unforgettable memoir explores what it means to come of age under religious extremism, and how one girl dared to claim her voice.

What Readers Are Saying:

"Stands with the best."

"I was glued to my seat, fingernails dug in, going from tears to gasps to laughter."

"Riveting! Funny and simultaneously horrifying!"

"This is a book about the power of hope."

"While trapped in its pages, I laughed, cried—and dreamt too."

"As a trauma therapist, I will be recommending this to clients."

"This one spoke to my soul. Beyond words, reading this book changes you."

"If you're struggling with childhood trauma, this book is a powerful first step."

"A story of courage and triumph."

"For readers of Educated, Clough adds another voice to the experience of growing up under extremist beliefs."

If a girl screams in the chaos and no one hears her, does she still exist?

Read this powerful true story and discover how Cherilyn finds her voice—and her freedom.