In 'Know My Name', Chanel Miller bravely shares her deeply personal journey after surviving a highly publicized sexual assault. Once known only as "Emily Doe," she reclaims her identity and voice, exposing the trauma and resilience that come from her experience. Miller masterfully weaves her story with raw honesty, illuminating the flaws in the justice system and societal perceptions of victimhood. As she explores themes of identity, healing, and empowerment, readers are compelled to rethink how we recognize and support survivors. This powerful memoir invites us to understand the strength in vulnerability and the importance of making every name known.
By Chanel Miller
Published: 2019
"I am not a victim. I am the author of my own story."
Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography, and an instant New York Times bestseller, Chanel Miller's breathtaking memoir "gives readers the privilege of knowing her not just as Emily Doe, but as Chanel Miller the writer, the artist, the survivor, the fighter." (The Wrap). "I opened Know My Name with the intention to bear witness to the story of a survivor. Instead, I found myself falling into the hands of one of the great writers and thinkers of our time. Chanel Miller is a philosopher, a cultural critic, a deep observer, a writer's writer, a true artist. I could not put this phenomenal book down." --Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed "Know My Name is a gut-punch, and in the end, somehow, also blessedly hopeful." --Washington Post 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 eleven 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 readers to an extraordinary writer, one whose words have already changed our world. Entwining pain, resilience, and humor, this memoir will stand as a modern classic. Chosen as a BEST BOOK OF 2019 by The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, TIME, Elle, Glamour, Parade, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, BookRiot
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“I am not a victim. I am the author of my own story.”
Know My Name
By Chanel Miller
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Chanel Miller is a renowned author and artist, best known for her powerful memoir "Know My Name," which recounts her experience as the survivor of a sexual assault and her journey to reclaim her identity. Her poignant writing blends raw emotion with lyrical prose, earning her critical acclaim and a place in contemporary literature. Miller's work often delves into themes of trauma, resilience, and the complexities of personal narrative, making her a significant voice in discussions around consent, identity, and empowerment. In addition to her memoir, she has contributed to various literary publications and continues to engage audiences through her art and advocacy.
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