Know My Name by Chanel Miller (1301)

Know My Name is a breathtaking, New York Times bestselling memoir that permanently transformed the cultural conversation surrounding sexual assault and justice. Globally recognized first as “Emily Doe” in the highly publicized 2015 Stanford University assault case, author Chanel Miller steps out from behind her anonymity to reclaim her identity, her narrative, and her power. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

When her victim impact statement went viral in 2016, it was read by over eleven million people, sparking international outrage over a deeply flawed criminal justice system. In this courageous book, Miller details the harrowing reality of navigating a system biased toward protecting perpetrators and the immense isolation of living a double life as an anonymous victim. Yet, this is not merely a story of trauma; it is a masterpiece of resilience, introducing a remarkably gifted writer who spins golden sentences from her deepest pain. 

Beautifully written, raw, and surprisingly laced with humor, Know My Name is an essential modern classic about the enduring strength of the human spirit and the undeniable power of words. [1, 2]