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Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller and a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice. Natalie Portman’s Book Club Pick for March. “Amanda’s story―innovatively told by versions of herself at different ages―underscores the lasting power of speaking your truth, building a movement, and never losing sight of your dreams.” ―Melinda French Gates “In Saving Five, Amanda Nguyen shows us how to reclaim the full spectrum of our lives, replete with pain, fury, creativity, and recovered dreams.” ―Chanel Miller, author of Know My Name In 2013, the trajectory of Amanda Nguyen’s life was changed forever when she was raped at Harvard University. Determined not to let her assault derail her goal of joining NASA after graduation, Nguyen opted for her rape kit to be filed under “Jane Doe.” But she was shocked to learn her choice to stay anonymous gave her only six months to press charges before the state destroyed her kit, rendering any future legal action impossible. Nguyen knew then that she had two options: surrender to a law that effectively denied her justice, or fight for a change―not only for herself but for survivors everywhere. A heart-wrenching memoir of survival and hope, Saving Five boldly braids the story of Nguyen’s activism―which resulted in Congress’s unanimous passage of the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act in 2016―with a second, beautifully imagined adventure, of Nguyen’s younger selves as they, at the ages of five, fifteen, twenty-two, and thirty, navigate the emotional stages of her path toward healing, not only from her rape but from the violent turmoil of her childhood. The result is a groundbreaking work that seamlessly blends memoir with a moving recounting of her journey toward acceptance and hope, forging a path ahead that is as inspiring as it is instructive. From one of the most influential activists (and now astronauts) of our time, Saving Five is at once a tribute to resilience, a celebration of healing through action, and a resounding cry to change the world. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ AUWA


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 4, 2025


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374615918


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 18


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.7 x 0.8 x 8.55 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #65,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #13 in Sociology Books on Abuse #728 in Women's Biographies #1,140 in Memoirs (Books)


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Review Image by Iamnotadowner Iamnotadowner
I don't say this lightly-Saving Five moved me to tears. As someone who has survived both domestic abuse and sexual assault, I found Amanda's story not only powerful, but deeply validating. Her strength is undeniable, and the work she's done putting her own life on pause to advocate for others like us-is nothing short of extraordinary. Amanda's journey through the five stages of grief is raw, real, and incredibly human. Grief is not linear, and many never reach that final stage of acceptance. But in sharing her process, she's created something that can act as a lifeline for others navigating similar pain. And then... learning that she's heading to space in April 2025? | cried all over again-this time with joy. Whatever my thoughts may be about the rest of the crew, Amanda's inclusion feels like a victory for every survivor who's ever been told their dreams were out of reach. I cannot recommend Saving Five enough, especially now. In the current social climate of the U.S., when stories like Amanda's are needed more than ever, I believe that this is worth the read. “Grief is worth going through. Each stage is painful but has a lesson to teach us. Denial provides us hope. Anger gives us fuel. Bargaining teaches us value. Sadness grants us our humanity. And Acceptance... acceptance of grief reveals to us that we are made of love. At the end of all this, at the end of the tunnel, is healing.” ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2025 by Iamnotadowner Iamnotadowner
    • Read it!!!!
Such a moving, well written book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2025 by Christian Moore
    • Excellent
Excellent. This memoir is brilliantly written and powerfully portrays a woman’s absolute resilience, drive, and passion for making a difference. This intensely vulnerable memoir highlights the many ways in which the American criminal justice system fails rape survivors. Fortunately, people like Amanda Nguyen have stepped up (even though they should not have ever had to), make their voices heard, and actively fight for the basic civil rights survivors should already have. Amanda’s story is so empowering. She took terrible things that happened to her in her life and shifted the narrative by using those experiences to not only make herself a stronger, even better person, but to help others also become stronger, have their voices heard, and give them protections the system failed (and continues to fail) to provide. Told in a captivating and almost poetic way, Saving Five held my attention from beginning to end. The only thing that keeps this from being a five star read for me is that I really wish Amanda herself had narrated the audio version. Unfortunately, I found that the narrator sounded far too juvenile, almost detracting from the story at times. I think the memoir would have been all the more powerful if Amanda had done the narration herself. Thank you to Amanda Nguyen, Macmillan Audio, & NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025 by Bookwhispererem
    • So Inspirational
Such an incredible book and story. The writing structure is so unique and brilliant. It has all of the adventure and prose of fiction, with the impact and inspiration of a nonfiction memoir. I hope everyone reads this book and finds the same hope that it brought me
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025 by Cameron Marsh
    • Heartbreaking yet full of hope
A concern that I have is the use of the words "my rape." Yes, this terrible trauma happened to her. My concern is in making the violent act of rape to be seen as being "my rape", mine, and in keeping it close and personal. Yes, it is personal. The violent violation of one's body is personal. It is the most personal of all acts of violence. However, when a rape victim begins to heal, I suggest referring to it as "the rape." It feels unhealthy to continue to refer to it as mine or my rape or my rapist. In healing, and in time, a rape victim and her healing life can put distance between herself and that of the rapist and the rape. The traumatic experience will always be a part of a rape victim's life. With healing, why keep the trauma so personally in the present by referring to it as "my rape?" This, of course, is simply my own view. Thank you for this book. It is an important book, and a work of significance. I feel proud of Amanda Nguyen. Her parents should be bursting with pride and appreciation for all that she has accomplished. Her work has given hope and promise to the women and girls who have suffered the trauma of rape. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025 by Kate
    • Heart wrenching and -warming
I am so honored to read Amanda’s story. The way this story was written broke my heart over and over while also shedding light on the injustice of the Justice system in America. Thank you, Amanda for sharing your story
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025 by Abby
    • Saving five is a must read
There aren’t enough stars in the world for this book. I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda not once, but twice through Alpha Phi. She briefly told us parts of her story but now hearing her full account makes me admire her that much more. I will forever be thankful for this book, her activism, and the voice she gave to survivors. Reading this during SAAM is not lost on me. I will forever be saving five. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025 by Christina Hayes
    • A story of triumph heartbreakingly and beautifully told
A story of triumph beautifully told in a way that turns this book into a page turner that you'll be sure to finish within a few days. Highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025 by Emily Calandrelli

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