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Know My Name by Chanel Miller

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adiporat's review against another edition

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4.75

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5.0

This was so well written. I found parts incredibly sad and listen to the audio book often left me with tears streaming down my face (so best to wait to listen when you are in a comfortable area). I was sad for Chanel, being forced into this situation, at the statistics on how hard getting a guilty verdict is, how insignificant the fines and jail time were vs the lasting impact this has had to Chanel and her family, friends, coworkers, among others.

I’m frustrated at the situation, but Chanel was able to try to infuse some hope in her story; the changes this case has made, how many people were able to rally behind ‘Emily Doe’ and this hope is a glimmer of light from this dark situation.

I’m thankful Chanel is so eloquent in her word choices and at getting her point across. This is brilliantly written, but it is not - and shouldn’t be - an easy read. There were moments you could hear how hard it was for Chanel to read, and it may sound silly, but I’m proud of her for adding her voice along with her name and story.

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4.5

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5.0

Though the content was tough, this book was excellent. Chanel’s writing is so good. She’s so inspiring. So brave. Though she didn’t get to pick her topic, her writing was meant to be released into the world and I’m so happy it was. I had to take breaks and it took me longer than anticipated to read because of the tough content. But I’m so happy I have finally read this book. It should truly be required reading.

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5.0

I can’t imagine giving this memoir less than five stars. It is a brave and vulnerable story from a victim recounting her assault, the public legal battle that followed for years after, and her journey to healing. This story is incredibly heartbreaking and infuriating and it is hard to imagine one person carrying so much. Chanel Miller does an amazing job writing her feelings in a way that shares the reality many victims feel. The language and story is going to be uncomfortable for many- it’s filled with sorrow and anger and hope and all of the things mixed in one, but it felt so real and honest.

Chanel also did an absolutely marvelous job narrating the audiobook and it was really great to hear her words in her voice.

I learned new things when reading this story and questioned my own bias and understanding. Chanel did an amazing job of connecting her experience to the other very public cases and events. It really feels like a must read for anyone who is willing (content warnings abound!). Her story will stay with me for a long time.

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5.0

My book club read this and all agreed that it should be required reading in schools. This is so important and gives a peek behind the curtain to see the struggles too many women face and how inefficient our justice system is at addressing these things.

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5.0

This was one of the best books I've read, like, ever. Another reviewer described the book as evoking "feminine rage," and that's the best way to put it. All of the feelings that have been stuffed inside of women practically since we're born--the sadness and anger and outrage and heartache--at the treatment of women is brought to the surface in this story. Miller's writing made me cry, made me pissed, and made me feel so connected to other women, all while sitting alone in my chair and reading her story. Truly, one of the best writer's of our generation, I'll read anything else she writes forever. Notably, a very difficult read, but a necessary one.

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5.0

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5.0

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