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kaydeeyaleni's review against another edition
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dumplingsz's review
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"If I were to say I was healed and redeemed, I worry a victim would feel insufficient, as if they have not tried hard enough to cross some nonexistent finish line. I write to stand beside them in their suffering."
Reading this book was a journey filled with heartbreak, devastation, and hope. I cried a lot while reading and listening. Thank you, Chanel, for your voice, your strength, and your bravery in sharing your story.
"I think of how I want to return the favor; to pull the heaviness off you, to be the one yelling it is not okay, pinning your demons down in the dirt, so you suddenly find yourself free, given the chance to begin your journey, growing on your own, uncovering your voice, finding your way back. I want to stay and fight, while you go."toribarn's review against another edition
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princessnot's review
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Powerful memoir and a true gem but did struggle through this one, not due to the subject matter but the writing style. Started losing interest when it got political and repetitive.
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jilljarvis's review against another edition
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This book was heartbreakingly beautiful. While memoirs aren't my go-to genre, this one is one I'm so glad I read. The retelling of this horrific incident and the reminder that while we can't write every step of our life out, how we respond to it makes all the difference.
autumnmurphy97's review against another edition
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Hearing the Victim Impact statement really added so much to Chanel’s story. Highlights all her courage, strength and pose in situation where she deserves to be anything but
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A re-read for me. Listening to Chanel's own voice as opposed to just reading her words had such an impact. To hear her soft breaths, her voice wavering at times, and her undeniable warmth and strength in her tone - made everything so much more powerful and brought me to tears (all over again).
Chanel's strength and determination in the face of such despicable treatment by Brock Turner, his lawyer, the US legal system and the media never ceases to amaze me. The rage that continues to burn in me, I will push into advocacy and activism. Chanel, thank you for sharing your voice and name. I see you and hear you.
Chanel's strength and determination in the face of such despicable treatment by Brock Turner, his lawyer, the US legal system and the media never ceases to amaze me. The rage that continues to burn in me, I will push into advocacy and activism. Chanel, thank you for sharing your voice and name. I see you and hear you.