Know My Name

By Chanel Miller

Book Overview

A NEW YORK TIMES READERS' CHOICE BEST BOOK OF THE CENTURY

BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR in PEOPLE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW WASHINGTON POST NPR PARADE TIME GLAMOUR CHICAGO TRIBUNE MARIE CLAIRE ELLE FORTUNE

"Know My Name is a gut-punch, and in the end, somehow, also blessedly hopeful."
--Washington Post

Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, 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). Her story of trauma and transcendence illuminates a culture biased to protect perpetrators, indicting a criminal justice system designed to fail the most vulnerable, and, ultimately, shining 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. Entwining pain, resilience, and humor, this memoir will stand as a modern classic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735223726
• ISBN13: 9780735223721
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Good Writing + Important Topic = Must Read

To me, this book showed me a lot. People often talk about the trauma with SA and how the media can be awful to people, but I had no idea the effect of the court system on victims other than the way that cases are dragged out. It's well written and while it's emotionally hard to read, it's a page turner. It's a must read for anyone that's even somewhat unfamiliar with the topic.

Important

This is not an easy read due to its content, but is important for society to take in. We need change & this author has dedicated her life to creating it.