59 pages • 1 hour read
Chanel MillerKnow My Name: A Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Published in 2019, Chanel Miller’s Know My Name: A Memoir recounts her 2015 rape at Stanford University and its emotional aftermath. Miller, who is Chinese American, explores her path to reclaiming her identity, addresses societal treatment of survivors through the lenses of gender, race, and class, and documents her efforts towards healing. Sensitive topics include sexual assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Chanel Miller's Know My Name: A Memoir delivers a powerful narrative, praised for its eloquence and emotional depth. Critics highlight her strength and vulnerability, underscoring the book's impact on conversations about sexual assault. Some note a repetitive style, but overall, it's lauded for its courage and poignant storytelling.
Who Should Read Know My Name: A Memoir?
Readers who appreciate personal resilience and social justice narratives, similar to Educated by Tara Westover or The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, will find Know My Name by Chanel Miller compelling. This memoir resonates with those interested in survivor stories and the intricacies of the legal system.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
880LBook Details
Crime / Legal
Gender / Feminism
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Identity: Mental Health
Identity: Gender
Values/Ideas: Art