Reviews tagging 'Injury/Injury detail'

Este é o Meu Nome by Chanel Miller

118 reviews

missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition

5.0

I hurt with Chanel, for her and myself and any other survivors. This memoir was equally gutting as it was important to have read. I believe this is the first book where I have read the acknowledgements.

“When a woman is assaulted, one of the first questions people ask is, Did you say no? This question assumes that the answer was always yes, and that it is her job to revoke the agreement. To defuse the bomb she was given. But why are they allowed to touch us until we physically fight them off? Why is the door open until we have to slam it shut?”

☀️12/20

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

lunar_witch's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

leefox's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

ladywren890's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

alexisgarcia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

this was absolutely devastating. i read this in a day and would not recommend doing that. i finished the book feeling so hollow and sad. Chanel Miller is an amazing author and i am so grateful to have been able to read her story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

louisegraveyard's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

aliced's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Medical content, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Mass/school shootings

vanesst's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, and Alcohol

Moderate: Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Blood and Vomit

amys_hygge_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

4.0

Know My Name by Chanel Miller was @tiredmammybookclub February book.

The Story 📚
Known initially to the world as Emily Doe - a victim of violence by the hands of Brock Turner on the Stanford college campus. The book is Chanel’s opportunity to tell the world what happened to her. The details of her assault, the process of the the trial, the sentencing - the full extent of ongoing trauma as a result of one night of violence by a man who never showered remorse, and only served three months in prison for his crimes. A white guy given an extremely lenient sentence because he was a good swimmer and had people to speak on his behalf. But a woman, who experienced victim blaming, attacks on her character as well as attempts to question and silence her truth. 

The Review 👩🏻‍💻
This book is very important. Chanel is clearly a skilled writer. Her victim impact statement in particular had me in tears. The system is supposed to be there to protect, to get justice. But that couldn’t be further from the truth for so many, especially women. And unfortunately this is something that I’ve experienced through a loved one’s experience in the Irish court system. Many people just see the night of the assault itself. But Chanel details so well every single aspect of her life that was impacted or effectively placed on hold for the years following. 

I find it strange at times to give a star rating to non-fiction, especially a book like this. This is Chanel’s voice, and she is entitled to write as much as she wants. I just found at times it was longer than it might have needed to be. I listened at 1.7 to 2 speed for most, and may not have finished it if it wasn’t a book club pick. But if you’re struggling to finish, the victim impact statement is at the very end, and it’s a must read - for everyone. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

cady_sass's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

This is not a book you can love. I hate this book. I hate that it has to exist, that these words are true and that they resonate so deeply with so many women. I hate that it has to exist, but I’m glad that it does. I have never in my life had to put down a book that I wanted to keep reading so many times - I lost count of the times I felt a tightness in my chest, tears welling in my eyes, an ache in my heart. I took my time moving through this, absorbing every word and feeling it in my soul. Evocative and deeply moving, 5 huge and unwavering stars. This should be required reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail