Summary of Know My Name Book by Chanel Miller

Chanel Miller had been modest since childhood. She always tried to be fair and did not make noise, like other children. These small details about her are important because she was afraid to reveal her identity and real name for a long time.

On January 17, 2015, Miller went to a student party with her sister Tiffany and friend Julia. The party was held at Stanford, and the sisters' mother agreed to give them a ride. At that time, Miller was no longer a student. As she was not really a party person, she wanted to stay at home, but had no plans for the evening and decided to be with her sister.

Allowing herself to relax, she drank and had fun like the other students. But at some point, a gap appeared in her memory because of the alcohol. Miller woke up in the hospital with blood on her arms and no underwear. A representative of the authorities said that she may have been sexually assaulted. At first, Miller could not believe what had happened. Later, she realized why rape victims recognize and understand each other without words. When a person is left alone with feelings, emptiness overwhelms them, and their personality seems to slip away.

At that moment, Miller’s life was divided; she endured pain and loss but found a voice to reach out to thousands of girls who suffered a similar tragedy. She decided to tell her story boldly, honestly, and sincerely. The summary contains descriptions of disturbing themes that could trigger sensitive readers. It is a real story about strength and lust for life.