Know My Name
Know My Name
Chanel Miller
Jia Tolentino
Hope it’s required reading in HS & colleges. - Jia Tolentino
Peter King
One of the most impactful books I have read. - Peter King
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Know My Name

Know My Name

Chanel Miller
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Chanel Miller
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In "Know My Name," Chanel Miller emerges from the shadow of being "Emily Doe," the anonymous victim of a highly publicized sexual assault on Stanford University's campus. With profound courage and eloquence, Miller reclaims her identity and narrative, offering a raw, intricate account of trauma, resilience, and the arduous journey towards healing. Her story, once encapsulated in a viral victim impact statement, transcends her personal experience to challenge societal perceptions and the justice system's failures. Through her lens, readers are granted an intimate exploration of the aftermath of assault—navigating isolation, the battle for justice, and the quest for voice amidst a culture quick to silence. Miller's memoir is a transformative force, a beacon that lights the path for survivors and a critical commentary on the societal structures that perpetuate victim-blaming and silence. "Know My Name" is not just an account of personal triumph over adversity; it is a compelling call to action, demanding a reevaluation of our collective response to sexual violence. With humor, grace, and undeniable strength, Chanel Miller's words carve a space for understanding, empathy, and change, making "Know My Name" an essential narrative for our times. This book stands as a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for healing and the transformative power of owning one's story.

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Released
2019
24 Sep
Length
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One of the most impactful books I have read. - Peter King
Hope it’s required reading in HS & colleges. - Jia Tolentino
I survived because I remained soft, because I listened, because I wrote. Because I huddled close to my truth, protected it like a tiny flame in a terrible storm. Hold up your head when the tears come, when you are mocked, insulted, questioned, threatened, when they tell you you are nothing, when your body is reduced to openings. The journey will be longer than you imagined, trauma will find you again and again. Do not become the ones who hurt you. Stay tender with your power. Never fight to injure, fight to uplift. Fight because you know that in this life, you deserve safety, joy, and freedom. Fight because it is your life. Not anyone else’s. I did it, I am here. Looking back, all the ones who doubted or hurt or nearly conquered me faded away, and I am the only one standing. So now, the time has come. I dust myself off, and go on.
— Chanel Miller, Know My Name

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