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Courageous reclaiming of identity from trauma's shadow.

"Know My Name" is a profound testament to resilience and a searing critique of a society that often fails survivors of sexual assault. Chanel Miller's narrative is more than just her story; it's a beacon for change, resonating deeply with those who have experienced trauma or supported someone through it. Her ability to transform her harrowing experience into a source of empowerment for others is nothing short of inspirational. If you're moved by accounts of personal courage and societal reflection, this memoir will speak to you.

  • California Book Award for Nonfiction Silver (2019)
  • Ridenhour Book Prize (2020)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Nonfiction (2020)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography (2019)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Memoir & Autobiography (2019)
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Know My Name

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ISBN: 9780241428290
Authors: Chanel Miller
Publisher: VIKIN
Date of Publication: 2020-09-03
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.68
(rated by 262181 readers)

Description

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
 

Courageous reclaiming of identity from trauma's shadow.

"Know My Name" is a profound testament to resilience and a searing critique of a society that often fails survivors of sexual assault. Chanel Miller's narrative is more than just her story; it's a beacon for change, resonating deeply with those who have experienced trauma or supported someone through it. Her ability to transform her harrowing experience into a source of empowerment for others is nothing short of inspirational. If you're moved by accounts of personal courage and societal reflection, this memoir will speak to you.

  • California Book Award for Nonfiction Silver (2019)
  • Ridenhour Book Prize (2020)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Nonfiction (2020)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography (2019)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Memoir & Autobiography (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.