Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice

Written by Jessica Willis Fisher

Narrated by Jessica Willis Fisher

Read by the author.

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Nov 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781400332960

Jessica Willis Fisher

Jessica Willis Fisher is a singer/songwriter, performing artist, and author who believes that sharing our stories with one another will change the world. Growing up the eldest daughter in a toxic and abusive household, she performed with her family band The Willis Clan until her departure in 2016 at the age of 23. Her first book, Unspeakable, narrates her harrowing struggle to both articulate her childhood experiences and find her true voice on the other side of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. A passionate advocate for survivors, Jessica lives in Nashville, TN with her husband, Sean Fisher.

Reviews for Unspeakable

[Maleah’s Life Adventures · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing book, so worth taking the time to read. ?

[Amy Italiano · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gut wrenching, raw, brutal, yet beautiful and inspiring. Your transparency and truth open up a pathway to my own healing, and I’m sure countless others who read your story. The talent Jessica has is remarkable. I’m so happy you made it out and are well on your way to healing and happiness. God bless you, Jessica.

[Linda Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Courageously written - a heart-rendering read. Thank you, heart, ❤️

[Marianne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a true account of one girls experiences. It is honest and transparent.

[Garland · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thanks you for sharing your story! Prayers that it brings love and support to everyone that reads it.

[Jo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Vulnerable and beautifully written. I appreciated the trigger warnings provided when necessary. So glad Jessica was able to share her story.