Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Know My Name: The Survivor of the Stanford Sexual Assault Case Tells Her Story by Chanel Miller

202 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, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content

noceur's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Mass/school shootings, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Gun violence

estanis's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

A hard but must read. Chanel is a brilliant writer. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Mass/school shootings, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Rape, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Suicide, and Violence

questingnotcoasting's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is probably the best memoir I've ever read. I'd seen almost universally positive reviews but Chanel Miller's writing still blew me away with how beautiful it was. I rarely highlight books but I couldn't resist it here because her observations and descriptions were gorgeous. I particularly loved how she often included little details of her daily life which really grounded her story and drew me in.
Miller writes about her experience with such grace and strength, as well as the rage you'd expect. It's such an important book and it made me absolutely furious at the justice system. I remember reading Miller's victim impact statement when it was released and her book has the same power. I'd put off reading it because I knew it would be challenging but I'm so glad I did finally pick it up. She doesn't shy away from the realities of dealing with trauma and depression but it's also hopeful and much funnier than I was expecting. I've been following her on Instagram for a long time and really enjoy her illustrations and am so looking forward to seeing what she does next. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Suicide, Misogyny, and Racial slurs

leefox's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

vale_reading's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Medical content, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Medical trauma, and Grief

louisegraveyard's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

slowloris's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

I tabbed this book 107 times. 
As a rape victim I have never felt so understood, seen, and loved. 

"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 you 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."

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Alcohol, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Medical content

Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, and Vomit

leahcresp0's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I loved how informative this book is. I read this book to learn how to build strength and I certainly found it here.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Sexual violence

twistykris's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Sexism, Gun violence, Misogyny, Grief, and Rape

Moderate: Racism