Know My Name

A harrowing account of the trauma and injustice faced by Chanel Miller not only in the criminal court, but also in the public arena, even in anonymity.

It also brings to light the unfair burden of evidence and effort required to get a shred of justice and closure - thus forcing survivors to relive the assault for an extended amount of time.

Chanel also highlights how victims have their qualities be put under the magnifying glass by defendants, almost insinuating that they were ‘asking for it' or deserved what happened.

The only criticism was that the back quarter of the book felt a little meandering/filler-y for my taste, but that in no way takes away from the gravity and value of Chanel's account.