Know My Name

Chanel Miller 's life is irrevocably altered after attending a party at Stanford University. What begins as a night of fun with her sister, Tiffany , turns into a nightmare when Chanel is sexually assaulted by Brock Turner , a Stanford student. Found unconscious by two Swedish graduate students , she is taken to the hospital, waking up with no memory of the assault. This traumatic event sets off a chain of events that thrusts Chanel into a legal battle and public scrutiny , as she becomes known as "Emily Doe." In the wake of the assault, Chanel grapples with a profound sense of disconnection f

Lesson 1: A Night That Changed Everything

This principle from Know My Name is backed by Chanel Miller's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: The Aftermath of Silence

This principle from Know My Name is backed by Chanel Miller's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: The Courtroom's Cold Reality

This principle from Know My Name is backed by Chanel Miller's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Know My Name's Lessons

The real value of Know My Name lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Chanel Miller's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"A Night That Changed Everything" — Chanel Miller, Know My Name

About the Author

Chanel Miller is the author of Know My Name. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.