Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a Girl

Name: Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a Girl
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780715653753
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By Jeannie Vanasco

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Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a Girl by Jeannie Vanasco is a powerful memoir that explores the aftermath of sexual assault and the complexities of forgiveness. When the author's college friend confesses to sexually assaulting her years later, she engages in a series of raw, intense conversations with him to understand his motivations and their shared history. This courageous narrative delves into memory, trauma, and the challenging path to personal healing and reconciliation.
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This memoir may appeal to you if you're interested in an honest and courageous exploration of consent, trauma, and the complexities of forgiveness. The author bravely revisits a past traumatic event, confronting the person involved and seeking understanding, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate deep, personal narratives and reflections on difficult topics.

Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a Girl

Fifteen years ago, Jeannie's relationship with a close friend ended in rape. With the rise of the #MeToo movement, recurring nightmares have returned and to process her conflicted feelings of betrayal she resolves to face her trauma head-on.

An unflinching and affecting memoir that interrogates a culture of misogyny, sexual assault and the #MeToo movement

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Why would a good person commit a terrible act?

Fifteen years ago, Jeannie's relationship with a close friend ended in rape. With the rise of the #MeToo movement, recurring nightmares of the event that plagued her as a girl have returned. To process her conflicted feelings of betrayal and take back control, she resolves to face her trauma head-on by interviewing her rapist.

Through their transcribed conversations and discussions with her closest friends, Jeannie's compelling memoir explores how the incident impacted both of their lives, while examining the culture and language surrounding sexual assault and rape. Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a Girl is a necessary contribution to the wider conversation around sexual violence from a brave, new voice.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a Girl by Jeannie Vanasco is frequently described as a brave and probing examination of the silences and complexities surrounding sexual assault and forgiveness. Reviewers commend its ability to confront the pervasive nature of rape culture, challenge linguistic limitations, and create a necessary dialogue on difficult topics. The book is praised for its emotional depth and timeliness, with several reviewers considering it an essential read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780715653753

Publisher: Duckworth Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Duckworth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Happiness & Mental Health Health & Wellness Jeannie Vanasco Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development True Crime

About the Author

Jeannie Vanasco is the highly acclaimed author of My Father's Glass Eye. Her writing has appeared in the Times Literary Supplement, The New York Times, and the New Yorker. She lives in Baltimore where she works as an Assistant Professor of English at Towson University.