Saving Five

Saving Five is an extraordinarily moving account of Amanda Nguyen's pursuit of justice and healing for herself and for millions of survivors around the world. 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

Amanda Nguyen's journey from survivor to global advocate inspires and empowers us all to stand up and fight for what is right. Saving Five is truly a beacon of hope for anyone who has faced adversity and Amanda's voice is one that the world needs to hear

It takes a special kind of bravery to suffer what Amanda Ngyuyen has endured and not only survive, but to become stronger through every slight, indignity and betrayal by every power that you can imagine, be it governmental, administrative, institutional, or familial. I am in awe of her persistence, determination and fortitude to fight for and win rights we as American citizens have mistakenly assumed were ours by birthright. Saving Five describes why she is my hero.

Brilliant. Amanda Nguyen is a compassionate, clear-eyed guiding force. Not only does she fight for survivor's basic rights, in Saving Five she shows us how to reclaim the full spectrum of our lives, replete with pain, fury, creativity, and recovered dreams

I am in awe of Amanda Nguyen's courage in sharing her story and her fight to support survivors. As a survivor, I know how painful it is to revisit and recount the horror of the rape and sexual abuse, along with the shame, stigma, and doubt that came with it. Today, Amanda and Saving Five are more than just that story?she's an astronaut, an author, an activist, and a champion for all

If Saving Five doesn't inspire you, check your pulse. It is an extraordinary testimony of resilience, persistence, and ambition. While Amanda's history-making journey alone could have carried this memoir, it's also a feat of formal invention, lyrical prose, and a gifted storyteller's sense of suspense. I was mesmerized from page one to its triumphant ending.

Amanda Nguyen's memoir of surviving assault (and making it to space) is a deeply moving and inspiring account of resilience, activism, and the power of hope in the face of unimaginable adversity . . . Nguyen's writing is raw, vulnerable, and beautifully crafted, and her debut is not just a memoir - it's a call to action. - Marie Claire