Banished

"Banished" is a powerful, personal memoir by Lauren Drain detailing her experiences within the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, a group notorious for its extreme beliefs and provocative protests. At 15, Lauren's life transformed when her family joined the church, immersing her in its harsh doctrines. After seven years of adherence, she began to question the ideology, leading to her abrupt expulsion and a painful separation from her family. This compelling narrative explores her journey of self-discovery amid the challenges of life in a radical environment and the struggle for acceptance in the outside world.