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Know My Name

By: Chanel Miller
Narrated by: Chanel Miller
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She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Her victim impact statement was posted on Buzzfeed, where it instantly went viral - viewed by 11 million people within four days, it was translated globally and read on the floor of Congress; it inspired changes in California law and the recall of the judge in the case. Thousands wrote to say that she had given them the courage to share their own experiences of assault for the first time.

Now she reclaims her identity to tell her story of trauma, transcendence, and the power of words. It was the perfect case, in many ways - there were eyewitnesses, Turner ran away, physical evidence was immediately secured. But her struggles with isolation and shame during the aftermath and the trial reveal the oppression victims face in even the best-case scenarios. Her story illuminates a culture biased to protect perpetrators, indicts a criminal justice system designed to fail the most vulnerable, and, ultimately, shines with the courage required to move through suffering and live a full and beautiful life.

Know My Name will forever transform the way we think about sexual assault, challenging our beliefs about what is acceptable and speaking truth to the tumultuous reality of healing. It also introduces listeners to an extraordinary writer, one whose words have already changed our world. Entwining pain, resilience, and humour, this memoir will stand as a modern classic.

©2019 Chanel Miller (P)2019 Penguin Audio
Abuse Asian & Pacific Islander Creators Gender Studies Indigenous Creators Mental Health Awareness Relationships Sexual Abuse & Harassment Social Sciences Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt
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This is a powerful piece that corrected the narrative and gave a brave voice and face to the term “victim”. Chanel’s gentle and calm voice reverberated with strength and truth. Thank you Chanel, for being brave.

Powerful

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This is not the place I expected to find an artwork of this kind of beauty. It's just stunning. The story itself is horiffic from the rape itself to the way Chanel was treated by the system. But the way she tells the story is just so beautiful. I can't wait to read her next book about whatever she chooses it to be, it will be beautiful. What an incredibly amazing woman.

An absolute literary artwork

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Miller's words have so much weight behind them, thank you for sharing and empowering others.

Powerful

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I loved this from start to finish, it took me a while to be alright with pace or the narration, but it wasn't long for it to not bother anymore. She is a strong, amazing woman and story for everyone to hear.

what an amazing woman

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literally listened to this between two five hour shifts at work. had to stop at some points to cry. i’ve never been assaulted, but chanel’s words are so visceral and touch wounded parts of me that i’ve longed to ignore.

cried like a baby

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