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taytummcadams's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Alcohol
lecta's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Mass/school shootings, and Alcohol
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
heatherjchin's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
louisegraveyard's review against another edition
5.0
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
amys_hygge_reads's review against another edition
4.0
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.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
jodierose14's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
karyan1's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
jojo_'s review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Racism, Self harm, Violence, Xenophobia, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexual content, Blood, Police brutality, and Mass/school shootings
gcaruana's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
nikylela's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail