Know My Name: A Memoir
Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography, and an instant New York Times bestseller, Chanel Miller's breathtaking memoir "gives readers the privilege of knowing her not just as Emily Doe, but as Chanel Miller the writer, the artist, the survivor, the fighter."—The Wrap
"I opened Know My Name with the intention to bear witness to the story of a survivor. Instead, I found myself falling into the hands of one of the great writers and thinkers of our time. Chanel Miller is a philosopher, a cultural critic, a deep observer, a writer's writer, a true artist. I could not put this phenomenal book down." —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed
"Know My Name is a gut-punch, and in the end, somehow, also blessedly hopeful."—Washington Post
She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Her victim impact statement was posted on BuzzFeed, where it instantly went viral--viewed by eleven million people within four days, it was translated globally and read on the floor of Congress; it inspired changes in California law and the recall of the judge in the case. Thousands wrote to say that she had given them the courage to share their own experiences of assault for the first time.
Now she reclaims her identity to tell her story of trauma, transcendence, and the power of words. It was the perfect case, in many ways--there were eyewitnesses, Turner ran away, physical evidence was immediately secured. But her struggles with isolation and shame during the aftermath and the trial reveal the oppression victims face in even the best-case scenarios. Her story illuminates a culture biased to protect perpetrators, indicts a criminal justice system designed to fail the most vulnerable, and, ultimately, shines with the courage required to move through suffering and live a full and beautiful life.
Know My Name will forever transform the way we think about sexual assault, challenging our beliefs about what is acceptable and speaking truth to the tumultuous reality of healing. It also introduces readers to an extraordinary writer, one whose words have already changed our world. Entwining pain, resilience, and humor, this memoir will stand as a modern classic.
Chosen as a BEST BOOK OF 2019 by The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, TIME, Elle, Glamour, Parade, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, BookRiot
"I opened Know My Name with the intention to bear witness to the story of a survivor. Instead, I found myself falling into the hands of one of the great writers and thinkers of our time. Chanel Miller is a philosopher, a cultural critic, a deep observer, a writer's writer, a true artist. I could not put this phenomenal book down." —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed
"Know My Name is a gut-punch, and in the end, somehow, also blessedly hopeful."—Washington Post
She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Her victim impact statement was posted on BuzzFeed, where it instantly went viral--viewed by eleven million people within four days, it was translated globally and read on the floor of Congress; it inspired changes in California law and the recall of the judge in the case. Thousands wrote to say that she had given them the courage to share their own experiences of assault for the first time.
Now she reclaims her identity to tell her story of trauma, transcendence, and the power of words. It was the perfect case, in many ways--there were eyewitnesses, Turner ran away, physical evidence was immediately secured. But her struggles with isolation and shame during the aftermath and the trial reveal the oppression victims face in even the best-case scenarios. Her story illuminates a culture biased to protect perpetrators, indicts a criminal justice system designed to fail the most vulnerable, and, ultimately, shines with the courage required to move through suffering and live a full and beautiful life.
Know My Name will forever transform the way we think about sexual assault, challenging our beliefs about what is acceptable and speaking truth to the tumultuous reality of healing. It also introduces readers to an extraordinary writer, one whose words have already changed our world. Entwining pain, resilience, and humor, this memoir will stand as a modern classic.
Chosen as a BEST BOOK OF 2019 by The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, TIME, Elle, Glamour, Parade, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, BookRiot
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This is one hell of a book. Chanel writes an incredibly visceral but still thoughtful and relatable experience. I have no frame of reference to pretty much this entire book and to see things broken down the way they were helped me to become a better ally. I recommend but be aware that it will make your stomach hurt and there will be times that you need to walk away from it.
Chanel Miller is a phenomenal writer, able to perfectly articulate everything surrounding the experience of being a survivor. Never has a reading experience made me sob so much
The lesser heard story of the victim of the Stanford rapist who was "protected " by the institutions that were supposed protect her.
"Know My Name" by Chanel Miller is a reminder that survivors of sexual violence are more than just their trauma. They are human beings with their own unique stories and identities.
Miller's words are hauntingly beautiful, as she shares her story of sexual assault and the journey of healing that followed. She writes with such raw emotion and incredible courage, delving deep into the injustices and flaws of the criminal justice system.
Her story exposed how the system repeatedly failed her as a survivor and how her identity was constantly taken away from her. Her courage and strength to speak out, and use her voice to become a symbol of hope and change for so many, was utterly inspiring.
This book is an important read for everyone who wants to understand the struggles and experiences of survivors of sexual assault. Miller's words are poignant and insightful, challenging us with the truth about the reality of these experiences. "Know My Name" is an absolute must-read.
Miller's words are hauntingly beautiful, as she shares her story of sexual assault and the journey of healing that followed. She writes with such raw emotion and incredible courage, delving deep into the injustices and flaws of the criminal justice system.
Her story exposed how the system repeatedly failed her as a survivor and how her identity was constantly taken away from her. Her courage and strength to speak out, and use her voice to become a symbol of hope and change for so many, was utterly inspiring.
This book is an important read for everyone who wants to understand the struggles and experiences of survivors of sexual assault. Miller's words are poignant and insightful, challenging us with the truth about the reality of these experiences. "Know My Name" is an absolute must-read.
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