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Unspeakable

By: Jessica Willis Fisher
Narrated by: Jessica Fisher
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Using the written word as her witness statement, Jessica Willis Fisher gives a lacerating portrait of a girl finding her voice after years of being silenced and an unforgettable story of risk and faith.

Growing up the eldest daughter in a large, highly controlled, fundamentalist Christian household, Jessica Willis was groomed to perform, and to conform to her father's disturbing and chaotic teachings. Cut off from anything unapproved by her father, Jessica was persistently curious about the outside world, always wondering what was normal or potentially dangerous about her upbringing.

When the Willis family rocketed into fame after their appearances on multiple televised talent competitions in 2014, Jessica and her family landed their own reality TV show and toured across the globe, singing and dancing for millions. The world loved this beautiful family of kids; young and vivacious, the Willis's presented themselves to be extraordinary and happy. But the older and wiser Jessica got, the more she had to face that what was going on behind closed doors would forever be escalating.

In this elegant, harrowing story of the manipulation and codependency that defines abusive family relationships, Jessica Willis Fisher lets us see the formative moments of her childhood through her eyes. Fisher's haunting coming-of-age memoir captures the beauty and ugliness of a young woman finding her way—filled with longing, fear, confusion, secrecy, and most importantly, hope for the future.

Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice shares:

  • An unflinching look at the manipulation and codependency that defines abusive family relationships
  • The formative moments of Jessica's childhood through her eyes
  • An unforgettable story of courage and strength

Beautifully written and monumental in its bravery, Fisher's story is proof that we can all become so much more that the things that happen to us.

©2022 Jessica Willis Fisher (P)2022 Thomas Nelson

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An Incredibly Powerful Read

Wow. What a listen. Narrated by the author, you really hear her story. Had me in tears, in shock and smiling at parts, especially when she walks herself down the aisle. An incredible narration of self discovery. I ordered the book having seen an interview with Jess on YouTube which came up when I was watching Jill Dillard interviews. Being an Australian I wasn’t familiar with her story but I now want to share this book with everyone. A definite must buy. Jess, you’re incredible. I’m in awe of you xx

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Although this was very hard to read at times, your healing and beauty shined through! Your story is one of inspiration ❤️

Very well written! I can feel your story through these words. Beautiful and inspiring to all who read it.

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Amazing such a strong woman

What an amazing book! Jessica, you are so brave and strong, as this book is such amazing evidence of . Thank you for sharing your experiences for others, and your brave, determined journey to recovery. So beautifully written, I hope you continue to share your wonderful prose not only in song, but in other books and stories. What you have been through was so incredibly dark, but you coming out the otherside with your beautiful soul in tact is such a miracle. It was a gift to hear you read your book, and hear your emotion and strength and courage with every word.

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Brilliant brilliant brilliant!!

First of all Jessica - BRAVO beautiful woman.
What an inspiring, honest and incredible voice you have, when you tell your harrowing story.
I am so so happy you are working so hard to heal from the horrific abuse you suffered.
You and your siblings deserve to live a wonderful life. You all should have been believed as children.

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Amazing

Jessica's unflinching account of the tragedy of her childhood is incredibly confronting. It difficult to to read knowing that this was not only her experience but the experience of others in her family. However, thankfully, she is able to to show that with hard work and support she has found a new way to live and is able to have a full life and a chance at independence.

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What a Survival Story!

Well written & narrated by Jess. Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Congratulations to the author!

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