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If Walls Could Talk: The High Price of a Picture-Perfect Family
One woman's incredible true story as a survivor of partner abuse—and the shocking murder that ended it all.
How could I have let this happen?
This was the torturous question circling through Sandee Jo Schankweiler’s mind as flashing red and blue lights cast eerie images against the backdrop of trees surrounding her home in rural Tennessee. In disbelief, she watched as a police officer placed his hand on the top of her seventeen-year-old son’s head to guide him into the back seat of a patrol car.
For years, Sandee Jo had lived on “Someday Isle.” Someday, she would escape her abusive husband, Tommy. Someday, her children would be safe. Someday, she would live free from fear.
But now, her worst fears had come true. Her husband, Tommy, lay dead from a gunshot wound to the head. He would terrorize his family no longer, but their safety had come at an unimaginable price.
Sandee Jo watched as the police cruiser drove away into the night, her gentle first-born son’s face expressionless through the window.
How could this have happened?
In this riveting memoir, Sandee Jo Crocker shares her story to empower those enduring partner abuse to break free, and to equip those who love them to advocate on their behalf, as she shares dark secrets which previously could only have been revealed . . .
If walls could talk.
How could I have let this happen?
This was the torturous question circling through Sandee Jo Schankweiler’s mind as flashing red and blue lights cast eerie images against the backdrop of trees surrounding her home in rural Tennessee. In disbelief, she watched as a police officer placed his hand on the top of her seventeen-year-old son’s head to guide him into the back seat of a patrol car.
For years, Sandee Jo had lived on “Someday Isle.” Someday, she would escape her abusive husband, Tommy. Someday, her children would be safe. Someday, she would live free from fear.
But now, her worst fears had come true. Her husband, Tommy, lay dead from a gunshot wound to the head. He would terrorize his family no longer, but their safety had come at an unimaginable price.
Sandee Jo watched as the police cruiser drove away into the night, her gentle first-born son’s face expressionless through the window.
How could this have happened?
In this riveting memoir, Sandee Jo Crocker shares her story to empower those enduring partner abuse to break free, and to equip those who love them to advocate on their behalf, as she shares dark secrets which previously could only have been revealed . . .
If walls could talk.
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287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2024
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September 14, 2024
What a tragic narrative that ends with hope. I admire the courage that it took to write this book.
October 22, 2024
It took so long
I almost quit reading because the writing was on the walls. I couldn't imagine enduring the situation as presented repetitively over and over and over. When I read the bubba portion towards the end I was extremely grateful that bubba had finally taken the initiative necessary to rescue himself and the rest of the family. It just goes to show that one never knows what goes on in another person's life and to make assumptions is totally inaccurate and unfair. I would give this book a very high rating one that should be read by many.
I almost quit reading because the writing was on the walls. I couldn't imagine enduring the situation as presented repetitively over and over and over. When I read the bubba portion towards the end I was extremely grateful that bubba had finally taken the initiative necessary to rescue himself and the rest of the family. It just goes to show that one never knows what goes on in another person's life and to make assumptions is totally inaccurate and unfair. I would give this book a very high rating one that should be read by many.
December 6, 2025
An amazing and disturbing true story about spousal and family abuse, and the remarkable survival because of the love and help from family, friends, and complete strangers. I applaud the courage it took for the abused individual to write this book. I hope her story might give others in similar situations the strength to seek help sooner rather than later.
January 8, 2025
⭐️4.5⭐️ This book tells the horrific story of abuse and the result of years of enduring that behavior. Sandee Jo’s faith in God is so inspiring and I pray for nothing but the best for this family. I know that their courage to share this story is going to help so many people.
November 12, 2025
A must read
This book showed beautifully how God is working even in a situation so out of control. Even if you have never experienced abuse you can learn something that might help a sister a friend a neighbor. God answer is always right on time
This book showed beautifully how God is working even in a situation so out of control. Even if you have never experienced abuse you can learn something that might help a sister a friend a neighbor. God answer is always right on time
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