The hosts mentioned that the author's first memoir was titled Bad Mormon, noting it as her initial book before her later works. They simply identified the title without offering a recommendation or critique.
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The hosts noted that Heather Gay's first memoir was titled Bad Mormon.
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She had her first book Bad Mormon. And her second book was Good Time Girl. And now it's Surviving Mormonism.
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It was identified as Heather Gay's first book during the discussion of her publishing history.
It was mentioned that Heather Gay's book, 'Bad Mormon', reportedly details the events surrounding her black eye, which was a major storyline in the show.
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I heard she reveals it in the book of what happened.
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It was mentioned that Heather Gay's book, 'Bad Mormon', reportedly details the events surrounding her black eye, which was a major storyline in the show.
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I heard she reveals it in the book of what happened.
The hosts highlighted the memoir as a New York Times bestseller that Heather promoted during multiple segments, often encouraging listeners to purchase it. They discussed the book’s controversial content, including accusations of exploiting a co‑host’s sexuality, and noted its aggressive marketing with promotional boxes and events. Overall, the podcast presented the title as a popular, must‑read release despite the surrounding drama.
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Episode: #2302 RHOSLC, Part Two: Book of Salty Burns
Heather mentioned her book, which was a bestseller on the New York Times list, during a segment about her black eye incident with Jen Shah.
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And I'm not going to lie about it. It was delicious. It was fucking delicious. Okay. Now right there, that's when Jen is saying congratulations on being in your time's bestseller for your book, Bad Mormon. That was really nice of her to throw that in there right now.
I'm sorry to Bravo. I'm sorry to the viewers. I'm sorry for the opportunity that was given to me.
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This book, written by Heather, told the story of how the RHOSLC show started, which contradicted Lisa Barlow's version of events.
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Also Heather's book, Bad Mormon, tells the story of how the show started and it said it was built around Lisa.
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A box containing the book was sent out with little gifts, including lube, which was mentioned in relation to a discussion about the author's sexuality and perceived secrecy around her sex life.
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I was moving stuff around in my office because New Year's and that's what I do. And I had the box for Heather's book, Bad Mormon, because she sent a box to Bravo accounts or whatever, like with the book.
Episode: #2267 RHOSLC Part 2: Catamaran Got Your Tongue?
The hosts discussed Heather's book, noting that Whitney accused her of exploiting Whitney's sexuality in it and bringing up the boudoir photo anecdote. Heather defended herself by stating Whitney was aware of the content and that Whitney was missing the point by focusing on permission rather than the content itself.
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It's called Bad Mormon, not Bad Shitty Friends. And whatever you do call it, please buy a copy of it because it's available anywhere you find books like Hudson News at the airport.
I am an actual New York Times bestselling author. Okay. And you are ridiculous, bitch for even trying to say that I'm gonna leave now move.
You exploited my vagina in your book over and over again.
Episode: #2266 RHOSLC Part 1: Catamaran Got Your Tongue?
The book was mentioned in the context of Heather referencing it as the source for details regarding her sensitivity about sex-related topics. It was noted that the book was selling very well, which the publisher confirmed.
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I think that like being a New York Times bestseller of the book Bad Mormon, which is available at Barnes Noble and other book resellers, it's just a lot of weight on my shoulders.
And so I think I just, that's why I reacted so strongly. I mean, Heather was sensitive on the bus, but Monica was trying to like start shit with her when she was like, I've been sex shamed. So let's do something else now.
I just finished reading her book and of all the stories she could have told about our friendship. She chose to write about when I hired her to do my boudoiria photo shoot as an anniversary gift to Justin in 2017.
the book is selling like gangbusters.
Episode: #2257 RHOSLC, Part 2: Mob Mentality
Whitney was reading this book, and mentioned that it was a fun fact that she actually reads books, favoring true crime, spirituality, and business books, with thrillers being her favorite genre.
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So Whitney is in her room reading Bad Mormon and she's like, fun fact that might shock people is that I actually read books.
It's like, Whitney, you're reading the book perpendicularly. Okay, you're holding it like a calendar. You are reading the back of a baloney packet.
Episode: #2247 RHOSLC: Bath Salty
Whitney was seen packing the book "Bad Mormon" into her bag while preparing for the trip to Bermuda.
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So then we have Whitney. She's packing Bad Mormon into her bag.
Episode: #2236 RHOSLC Part 2: For Butter or Worse
Heather mentioned hosting a book event for the reading of her book, Bad Mormon, in connection with the pioneer-themed activities they were doing.
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I would like to make a toast to all of my sister wives. I want to say thank you for showing up to my book event, the reading of my book, Bad Mormon.
Episode: #2187 RHOSLC: Opa Faux Pas
Heather mentioned writing this book about her negative experiences with the Mormon church. The speakers noted that writing this book made Lisa treat her like an enemy.
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And now people know I've written this book called Bad Mormon and they treat me like I'm an automatic enemy because I'm against the church
Episode: RHUGT: Carnival Cruise
Heather mentioned that she has a bestselling book coming out titled "Bad Mormon," which is about her experiences and issues with the Mormon church, leading to her being alienated from her community.
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I don't think the book was about like how to leave the church. I think it was like, I'm a bad Mormon and this is what I had to deal with.
But a title on a bestselling New York author book sale, bestseller, bestseller, bad Mormon.
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The speakers discussed receiving a promotional box for Heather Gay's memoir, which included the book itself and several other items. They noted that the book was beautiful and contained many unique extras.
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thank you she sent a copy of did you get a copy of bad mormon got a copy of bad mormon i sure did i got my copy of bad mormon and it has like gifts inside
the bad mormon is beautiful beautiful box
Episode: Live in Dallas #RHOSLC: Master Baiters
Heather's book was mentioned in connection with the Church of Latter-day Saints filing an opposition to its trademark application. She stated that writing the book made her feel especially vulnerable as she had to revisit her childhood trauma for the third season in a row.
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And writing this book, which is available today, made me especially vulnerable.
Heather filed a trademark application for bad Mormon based on her book for the church.
Episode: RHOSLC: Shah-Plea Ever After
The hosts discussed the cover reveal and upcoming nature of Heather's book about leaving her religion. They noted that the title, "Bad Mormon," was considered an impulse buy, though one host expressed skepticism about the sincerity of the book's premise being more than a money grab under a guise of heroism.
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It's a party to celebrate marketing. And so it really is. It's a PR party.
I just thought literally because you all come out with so many books. It's like an hourly thing. Like Jesus Christ, like I don't want to go to church. I'm going to write a book about it.
Well, the title is Bad Mormon. That is such an impulse buy for me at the airport.
I'm going to be opening it. That's not written yet. Um, opening. It's not open yet. Um, about leaving a religion.
For a devout Mormon, this cover is sacrilegious, blasphemous, and terribly offensive.
Episode: RHOSLC: Après Skeet
Heather mentioned she was writing a book about leaving the Mormon church and had decided to call it "Bad Mormon". She expressed conflict about her Mormon friends finding out she had sex outside of marriage, even though her book agent suggested they likely already knew.
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So Heather tells us I'm writing a book about leaving the Mormon church and I've decided to call it Bad Mormon
I'm just, I'm very conflicted about it because I don't want my Mormon friends to know I've had sex outside of marriage
Episode: RHOSLC: Salt Lake Season 3 Trailer Breakdown
Heather wrote a memoir titled 'Bad Mormon,' which shocked her family, leading to her sister saying they would never speak to her again, although the cover looked more like a sexy novel or a New Year's goal vision board.
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So Heather has a book really you don't say. You don't say Heather. She writes a book called Fuck Mormons and she's like, my family's mad. It is so weird. My family is so mad.
It says Bad Mormon, a memoir. And then it's a picture of Heather, obviously.
My mother threw the Book of Mormon. My mother threw bad Mormon at me.
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