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abberwock's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
mskibba's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
applesodaperson's review against another edition
5.0
I also truly think that this is the best memoir I have ever read in my life. And beyond just telling her story, Chanel used this book to bring attention to so many important topics, like cat calling culture, and the ways that the media and justice system mistreat victims. Because this story doesn't just affect her, it affects every person in America.
I also think that Chanel Miller is genuinely one of the best authors I have ever read. Because her writing ability is off the charts, and is so beautiful and complex.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book.
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Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
ohsunnyaa's review against another edition
5.0
"You are not a statistic or a stereotype, so when they minimize you, dehumanize you, objectify you, you must push back with your whole weight, with your lifetime of experiences. To the faceless, the ones who remain anonymous. We each have a name. You have taught me to be proud of mine."
No other book has ever moved me like this one did. I cried so many times. I felt pain. I was angry. It broke my heart. But I was also moved: by Chanel and her strength, by her small and big victories, how she didn't give up even when she felt hopeless, how she still saw good in people and by the people that stood with her.
"The place to be remembered is not where I was assaulted, but where he fell, where I was saved, where two men declared stop, no more, not here, not now, not ever."
Everyone needs to read this. Everyone needs to learn how much suffering is caused by a broken justice system, that favors criminals and silences victims. The system that is supposed to help, but forces the
victims to relive the most painful moments of their lives instead.
"We don’t fight for our own happy endings. We fight to say you can’t. We fight for accountability. We fight to establish precedent. We fight because we pray we’ll be the last ones to feel this kind of pain."
When I hear about sexual assault cases, it makes me sick how the rapist is treated like a poor boy that got his life ruined, while the victim is the one "ruining him". Why does he get to have "brilliant" written next to his name? Why is his victim denied humanity? Why is the victim reduced to what happened to her, while the rapist happily lists his lifetime accomplishments? "You made me a victim" The rapist creates the victim, not the other way around.
"Oh but his reputation! That's really where he suffers. My advice is, if he's worried about his reputation, don't rape anyone."
To Chanel: I know your name. I know your pain. You are not 'just a victim', you are so much more. I heard your voice and I will remember your words. Thank you.
"And finally, to girls everywhere, I am with you. On nights when you feel alone, I am with you. When people doubt you or dismiss you, I am with you. I fought everyday for you. So never stop fighting, I believe you."
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
danikaye13's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
julia51's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
juanitad15's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Mental illness, and Sexual harassment
flutes06's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
gabriella_'s review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Medical trauma, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Medical content, Alcohol, Death, Misogyny, Mental illness, Racism, and Sexism
abadwal's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence