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If You Tell by Gregg Olsen
3.0
dark informative medium-paced

 This book is available on Kindle Unlimited, though I got it on Audible Plus. If you are interested, check both locations. I have seen several reviews complaining about the content of the book, how terrible and sick the descriptions were....apparently, they have no idea that they picked up a true crime book from a known true crime author. If this type of content is more that someone can bear, probably they should pick a different subject to read about. Dime store romance novels may be their best bet.

It is amazing to me how people treat their children. I cannot imagine treating my daughters the way that this Shelly woman did. The beginning of the book details her actions as a child and teenager, which was basically a parade of red flags. She had severe behavioral issues, went through several schools, and put her family through a lot of shenanagins and misery. Eventually, she grew up to be an abusive mother, a true terror to her daughters. Her husbands were supposedly once great men, yet helped her abuse the children and put up with her abuse as well. I cannot imagine allowing someone to harm my child. People have a terrible habit of turning their heads when they know something wrong is happening, because they do not want to get involved and have any hassle. It's obnoxious.