“What keeps me afloat…is the knowledge that my death would let them win—not only my rapist, but the system that permits him to go on breathing freely while survivors like me gasp for air. I cannot abide the idea…I cannot die before they hear from me.” Let‘s go, Amanda!!! ❤️💪🏾✊🏾❤️
In movies, they never depict the logistics after the trauma. Action heroes fight, shit happens, and we jump into the next scene. We never see the bandages get changed, the car get repaired, or the laundry get done. But in real life, you don‘t get to skip ahead.
pickThis memoir alternates between:
Traditional chapters: a compelling, honest account of her assault, legal battles, and rise as an astronaut and activist.
Surreal chapters: dreamlike talks with her younger selves that feel overly dramatic and out of sync—I didn‘t enjoy these.
Overall, she‘s incredible, brave, and inspiring—but I prefer a more consistent, traditional memoir style.
Saving Five | 
