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If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
Harrowing and heartrending, If You Tell is a survivor’s story of absolute evil—and the freedom and justice that Nikki, Sami, and Tori risked their lives to fight for. Sisters forever, victims no more, they found a light in the darkness that made them the resilient women they are today—loving, loved, and moving on.
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"Sisters forever. Victims no more."
This book was very well written, but incredibly devastating. I was constantly in shock at the atrocities committed by the Knotek parents. Dave's cognitive dissonance was exemplified by this writing style, holding both the truth of what Dave said and believed to be true in stark contrast with the actual truth. It was a consistent reminder of the duality of ideas people can hold in their minds to keep the peace when experiencing abuse.
*I have not checked for accuracy so my review does not have to do with that element*
**After reading other reviews, I fully stand by my 5 stars. I felt it was matter of fact which is a plus to me (but not to others apparently) when dealing with subject like this. I don't want to be woven a tale, I want to hear about the lies and what actually happened, personally. That's part of the complexity of manipulation and abuse. And the focus wasn't meant to be the arrest or trial, it was about the experience of those in the household who were abused. The jacket cover blurb makes that kind of obvious.**
This book was very well written, but incredibly devastating. I was constantly in shock at the atrocities committed by the Knotek parents. Dave's cognitive dissonance was exemplified by this writing style, holding both the truth of what Dave said and believed to be true in stark contrast with the actual truth. It was a consistent reminder of the duality of ideas people can hold in their minds to keep the peace when experiencing abuse.
*I have not checked for accuracy so my review does not have to do with that element*
**After reading other reviews, I fully stand by my 5 stars. I felt it was matter of fact which is a plus to me (but not to others apparently) when dealing with subject like this. I don't want to be woven a tale, I want to hear about the lies and what actually happened, personally. That's part of the complexity of manipulation and abuse. And the focus wasn't meant to be the arrest or trial, it was about the experience of those in the household who were abused. The jacket cover blurb makes that kind of obvious.**
Tragic story, told in a formal investigative order that will pull your heart strings and make you wonder how anyone could have endured.
Difficult read because of all the abuse, but poignant and important to shed a light on the family members, specifically the children, of a true psychopath and his/her chameleon-like abilities to be two-faced depending on who they are talking to and how the situation will best suit them.
The trauma runs deep but the depths of sisterhood and the inherent loyalty it incurs remain intact.
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