Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church - often called 'the most hated family in America' – the religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers.

From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. Aged 26, however, she came to a realisation: Westboro’s teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church — her entire world - and start over.

Today: through social media, Megan gets a glimpse of life beyond Westboro’s fire-and-brimstone confines...

Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard Show less