Rebecca Lafferty grew up in the shadow of one of the most shocking crimes in Mormon history—committed by her own father and uncle.

Now, in The Lafferty Girl, she finally tells her side of the story.

With raw honesty and deep compassion, Rebecca shares what it was like to grow up under the influence of a violent, extremist parent—and how she carried the weight of his choices for decades.

Tied to a tragedy made infamous by the FX/Hulu series Under the Banner of Heaven, this memoir offers a perspective the public has never heard: that of a daughter, survivor, and healer.

But The Lafferty Girl is more than a true crime memoir. It’s a story of choosing love over fear, of breaking cycles, and of reclaiming your life after unthinkable pain.

If you’re a trauma survivor, healing from a painful past, or simply drawn to powerful stories of human resilience—this book is for you.

Sharing my story hasn’t been easy. It took me fifteen years to write this book—because facing the pain I’d buried for so long meant reliving some of the darkest moments of my life. But every time I came back to it, I knew why I had to keep going.

Writing became a powerful part of my healing. It helped me release the shame I had carried since childhood, and it showed me that I wasn’t broken—I was becoming whole.

I wrote this for the ones who feel alone in their trauma, for those still searching for peace. If that’s you, I hope my story reminds you: healing is possible. And your story matters, too.

With gratitude,

Rebecca Lafferty