Notes on a Silencing
- 400 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
A "powerful and scary and important and true" memoir details a young woman's journey to reclaim her identity after trauma and the efforts of a prestigious New England boarding school to silence her. Upon its release in summer 2020, this intimate investigative memoir sparked a media storm and prompted St. Paul's School to formally apologize to Lacy Crawford for its handling of her sexual assault report from nearly thirty years prior. Crawford recounts her experience of coming forward during a state investigation, discovering corroborating evidence of her memories. She reflects on her past as a naïve, hardworking girl and reveals the institutional silencing she faced. The slander, innuendo, and lack of adult concern she experienced were not imagined, but rather actions taken by a school that prioritized its reputation over the well-being of a child. This revelation leads Crawford to explore themes of gender, privilege, and power, examining how shame and guilt are wielded to silence victims. Insightful and beautifully written, this memoir confronts a crucial question: what narrative will compel change for survivors? Praised for its erudition and devastating impact, the book is a compelling response to the question of "Why now?" and is recognized as one of the best books of the year by multiple outlets.
