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Know My Name by Chanel Miller
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
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This memoir was raw and inspiring. Miller captivates her audience with the unvarnished truth of what it is like to wake up and be unsure of what happened to you.
Once the initial shock fades, the trial is re-traumatizing. Her character, thoughts and actions are dissected by the defense and the press. The powerful juxtaposition of the sympathy for Turner's "lost potential" and her condemnation is devastating.
The story remains one of hope and dignity. She stands up for not only herself but victims of sexual assault everywhere.
The only critique I can offer (outside of a trigger warning) is that the chapters are long. The long chapters made the story feel heavy and immersive.
Overall, I really like this one. I highly recommend reading it. In fact, I've already lent my copy to a friend. If you enjoy this story, I highly recommend listening to Believed which is a podcast series that looks inside at how a team of women won a conviction against Larry Nassar.
This memoir was raw and inspiring. Miller captivates her audience with the unvarnished truth of what it is like to wake up and be unsure of what happened to you.
Once the initial shock fades, the trial is re-traumatizing. Her character, thoughts and actions are dissected by the defense and the press. The powerful juxtaposition of the sympathy for Turner's "lost potential" and her condemnation is devastating.
The story remains one of hope and dignity. She stands up for not only herself but victims of sexual assault everywhere.
The only critique I can offer (outside of a trigger warning) is that the chapters are long. The long chapters made the story feel heavy and immersive.
Overall, I really like this one. I highly recommend reading it. In fact, I've already lent my copy to a friend. If you enjoy this story, I highly recommend listening to Believed which is a podcast series that looks inside at how a team of women won a conviction against Larry Nassar.