Motorhome Prophecies

A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness

By: Carrie Sheffield

Narrated by: Carrie Sheffield

In the vein of Educated and Hillbilly Elegy comes a young woman’s memoir chronicling her harrowing journey from despair to salvation that showcases the depths and resilience of the human spirit and empowers listeners on their own paths toward healing, forgiveness, and redemption.

Carrie Sheffield grew up fifth of eight children with a violent, mentally ill street-musician father who believed he was a modern-day Mormon prophet destined to become U.S. president someday. She and her seven siblings were often forced to live as vagabonds, remaining on the move across the country. They frequently subsisted in sheds, tents, and, most notably, motorhomes. They often lived a dysfunctional drifter existence, camping out in their motorhome in Walmart parking lots. Carrie attended 17 public schools and homeschool, all while performing classical music on the streets and passing out fire-and-brimstone religious pamphlets—at times while child custody workers loomed.

Carrie’s father was eventually excommunicated from the official LDS Church, and she was the first of her siblings to escape the toxic brainwashing of his fundamentalist creed. Declared legally estranged from her parents, Carrie struggled with her mental health during college and for most of her adult life. But she eventually seized control of her life, transcended her troubled past, and overcame her toxic inner voice (and a near death experience)—thanks to the power of forgiveness, cultivated through her conversion to Christianity. She evolved from a scared and abused motorhome-dwelling girl to a Harvard-educated professional with a passion for empowering others to reject the cycles of poverty, depression, and self-hatred.

Motorhome Prophecies is the story of Carrie’s unbelievable, yet in many ways, very American journey. It resonates with those trapped in difficult situations and awes all who are enchanted by the depths and resilience of the human spirit.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Carrie Sheffield (P)2024 Center Street

Critic reviews

"Carrie Sheffield's story is both poignant and inspiring, a moving testament to the grace of God and the discovery of belovedness in the midst of so much hurt that threatens to consume us. Her journey takes its own unique turns, but it is also a story of depth and feeling that will resonate with many. Mark my words: you will be blessed as you follow Carrie along the Way of Love that Jesus shows us all."—The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and author of Love is the Way: Holding onto Hope in Troubling Times and Crazy Christians

"Carrie Sheffield's journey in Motorhome Prophecies proves to us that with God's help, nobody is too far removed from their capacity to rejuvenate and thrive. Carrie's spiritual transformation from exploited, angry skeptic to a full embrace of God's transformative, healing power is a powerful witness to the world. May you learn and grow encouraged and energized by Carrie's story to fulfill God's healing desires in your own life."—Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D., Bestselling Author, TIME Magazine "Top 100 heroes and icons of the century"

"Beautifully written and achingly honest, Motorhome Prophecies is the heartwrenching story of Carrie Sheffield's journey from abuse and darkness to hope and redemption. Funny, whip smart, at-times gasp-inducing, this inspiring book is a testament to the most American idea of all: the circumstances of your birth need not dictate the outcome of your life."—Amy Chua, Yale Law Professor and Author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and The Golden Gate

A story of redemption and triumph

I loved reading how Carrie rose above her upbringing, and found fullness in Christ. I was saddened by the lifelong curse of mental illness that Peter and Jonas suffer.

Inspiring story, thank you, Carrie!

This is a heartbreaking, grueling and in the end wonderful story of redemption and God's love. Thank you, Carrie, for sharing your life and family with us.

Beautiful conclusion!

Loved Carrie's wonderful spiritual evolution! Landed allot about the Mormon faith. Great book! Thank you for your story!

Gritty but powerful

This book gives painful insight into the world of inter-generational trauma. It's incredible Carrie experienced all this trauma and survived with her achievements, though it clearly damaged her for a long time. It's heartbreaking how her dad had childhood trauma and passed it to the next generation. Gives useful data on how faith/religion is good for mental health, useful to flag in secularizing culture.

Very humbling!!!

Carrie is honest and raw. I love her honesty and how she asks the questions we all have.

Resilliance and Harmony

No sugar-coating the twisted version of religion turned into abuse. The time of the exceptionally accomplished agnostic needed to happen, to be able to come to God with a renewed appreciation. Her radiance of spirit is reflected in her writing. I am sure there are more wonderful things in Carrie's future.