Know My Name

Chanel Miller is the real name of Jane Doe, a survivor of sexual assault on Stanford University's campus. She was unnamed in the trial and maintained her anonymity afterward--until now. She gives voice to her perspectives on her trauma after the event, the trial, and what followed. Miller's narration is precise, steady, considered. She recounts the pressure of feeling like she was the one being tried as she faced the destructive strategies used by the prosecution. Her measured style is a testament to her resolve to use this experience to help others. This is not a title for a Sunday drive or those looking for an easy listen. But those who are interested in supporting assault survivors, or grappling with similar issues, will hang on every brave word. M.R. � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

Starred review from March 1, 2020

It was a well-known story that captured headlines around the world: An unconscious woman was sexually assaulted on the Stanford University campus. Media described the attacker as a one-time Olympic swimming hopeful. A jury found him guilty. The victim's impact statement went viral. The judge sentenced the rapist to six months in jail, sparking public outrage. Through it all the victim was known as Emily Doe. Here Miller steps forward to reclaim the narrative. She goes beyond the headlines of what Brock Turner did on that night in January 2015 to show who she was before and what she endured after the attack and subsequent trial that exhibited white privilege, victim blaming, and the injustice of the justice system. Miller's memoir takes listeners back to witness the moments leading up to her assault, the immediate aftermath, and the years leading to her decision to come forward with her story. VERDICT Her writing will draw readers in, but it's her narration--ranging from vulnerable to defiant to hopeful--that will keep listeners captivated until the very last word--Gladys Alcedo, Wallingford, CT

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