Why people recommend it
Know My Name is a powerful and courageous memoir by Chanel Miller that details her experience of surviving sexual assault and navigating the flaws of the legal system. The book was highlighted on The Book Review podcast during multiple episodes in 2019 and 2024. During the July 18, 2024 episode titled Samantha Power on What She's Learned, Elizabeth Egan recommended Chanel Miller's memoir Know My Name, describing the publication as a powerful, moment by moment account. Elizabeth Egan previously discussed the memoir on the December episode covering the 10 Best Books of 2019, where she noted that her colleague Lauren Christensen also wanted to champion the book. Across these podcast appearances, the hosts emphasized the emotional depth, raw honesty, and cultural importance of Miller's writing. The recurring praise for Know My Name on The Book Review underscored its lasting resonance as a transformative work of nonfiction that demands readers' attention and empathy.
Who recommended it
- Elizabeth Egan Recommended
Elizabeth Egan — 2 mentions
“this her Memoir is called know my name and it's a you know Moment by moment account”
“the other book that I wanted to tell you about actually Lauren Christensen wanted to tell you about also is called know my name and the author is Chanel Miller”