What is *Know My Name* by Chanel Miller about?

*Know My Name* is Chanel Miller’s memoir detailing her 2015 sexual assault at Stanford University, the subsequent trial (*People vs. Turner*), and her journey to reclaim her identity. The book explores trauma, systemic injustice, and healing, offering a firsthand account of navigating a biased legal system and societal victim-blaming. Miller’s narrative blends personal reflection with critiques of rape culture.

Who should read *Know My Name*?

This memoir is essential for survivors of sexual violence, advocates for social justice, and readers seeking insights into trauma resilience. It’s also valuable for educators, legal professionals, and anyone interested in memoirs that challenge societal narratives about victimhood. Miller’s story resonates with those advocating for systemic change in how sexual assault cases are handled.

Is *Know My Name* worth reading?

Yes, *Know My Name* is a powerful, critically acclaimed work praised for its lyrical prose and unflinching honesty. It won the National Book Critics Circle Award and has been hailed as a “manual for healing” and a transformative read for understanding survivor experiences. The *New York Times* named it a Notable Book, and it appears on numerous “Best of” lists.

What happened in the Brock Turner case?

In 2015, Brock Turner, a Stanford student, sexually assaulted Chanel Miller while she was unconscious. Two graduate students intervened, leading to Turner’s arrest. He was convicted of three felonies but sentenced to just six months in jail, sparking national outrage. Miller’s victim impact statement, published as “Emily Doe,” went viral and influenced California sentencing reforms.

How did Chanel Miller’s victim impact statement influence the public?

Miller’s 7,000-word statement, released anonymously in 2016, was viewed 11 million times in four days and read aloud in Congress. Its raw honesty about trauma and institutional failure galvanized advocacy for sexual assault survivors, contributed to Judge Aaron Persky’s recall, and inspired stricter sentencing laws in California. The statement remains a landmark in #MeToo-era discourse.

What themes are explored in *Know My Name*?

Key themes include identity reclamation, institutional betrayal, and the erasure of survivors’ voices. Miller critiques the dehumanizing legal process, examines cultural attitudes toward victimhood, and emphasizes the importance of community support. The memoir also intertwines her Chinese-American heritage and artistic pursuits as tools for healing.

What awards has *Know My Name* won?

The memoir won the National Book Critics Circle Award, Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and California Book Award. It was shortlisted for the Ridenhour Book Prize and named a *New York Times* Notable Book. *TIME*, *The Washington Post*, and NPR included it in their “Best Books of 2019” lists.

How does Chanel Miller reclaim her identity in the memoir?

Miller transitions from being anonymized as “Emily Doe” to asserting her full name and story, rejecting the court’s erasure of her humanity. She details rebuilding her life through art, writing, and advocacy, framing resilience as an ongoing process rather than a linear triumph.

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Chanel Miller's memoir - read by Congress and viewed by 11 million in four days - transformed from viral victim statement to cultural earthquake, sparking legal reforms and fueling #MeToo. What happens when a survivor reclaims her name and rewrites justice?

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Know My Name

Chanel Miller

4.69 (246186 Reviews)

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概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー8分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード10件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ17分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Know My Name」のベストクォート

being unconscious still left room for so many questions.

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When the World Knew You Before You Knew Yourself

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What happens when you wake up in a hospital and strangers know more about what happened to your body than you do? January 2015 shattered Chanel Miller's world in ways she couldn't yet comprehend. At twenty-two, she became "Emily Doe"-a name that would echo across courtrooms and headlines while her real identity disappeared. Two Swedish graduate students found her unconscious behind a dumpster at a Stanford fraternity party, her attacker fleeing when they intervened. Within days, she'd learn intimate details of her assault not from her own memory, but from police reports and news articles. The nurses who examined her moved with quiet compassion, never mistaking her stillness for weakness. They understood something profound: sometimes surrender isn't defeat-it's the only way to survive the moment. This became Miller's reality for years: living split between the person the world saw and the one she was desperately trying to remain.

The Architecture of a Double Life

When Unconsciousness Becomes the Crime

Love as Lifeline

The Trial That Broke and Built Her

When Six Months Means Nothing

Reclaiming the Name That Was Always Hers

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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

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BeFreedは1,000,000+の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

1.5K Ratings4.7

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When the World Knew You Before You Knew Yourself

The Architecture of a Double Life

When Unconsciousness Becomes the Crime

Love as Lifeline

The Trial That Broke and Built Her

When Six Months Means Nothing

Reclaiming the Name That Was Always Hers

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重要なポイント

When the World Knew You Before You Knew Yourself

The Architecture of a Double Life

When Unconsciousness Becomes the Crime

Love as Lifeline

The Trial That Broke and Built Her

When Six Months Means Nothing

Reclaiming the Name That Was Always Hers

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「Know My Name」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When the World Knew You Before You Knew Yourself

The Architecture of a Double Life

When Unconsciousness Becomes the Crime

Love as Lifeline

The Trial That Broke and Built Her

When Six Months Means Nothing

Reclaiming the Name That Was Always Hers

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フラッシュカードモード - 『Know My Name』から厳選した10の洞察

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重要なポイント

When the World Knew You Before You Knew Yourself

The Architecture of a Double Life

When Unconsciousness Becomes the Crime

Love as Lifeline

The Trial That Broke and Built Her

When Six Months Means Nothing

Reclaiming the Name That Was Always Hers