Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope by Amanda Nguyen
Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope is Amanda Nguyen’s account of recovery and activism after sexual assault. It follows her decision to challenge the rules affecting the preservation of her rape kit and her work that led to the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights.
At a glance
- Memoir by Amanda Nguyen, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, about healing and activism following sexual assault.
- Describes Nguyen’s efforts to change laws affecting survivors and the creation of the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights.
- The listing gives a 240-page length and English language.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Combines a personal recovery narrative with an account of advocacy and legal change.
- Customer feedback describes the memoir as emotional, engaging and readable.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Headline Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 28 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 103542780X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1035427802 |
| Weight listed | 174 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 2 x 19.6 cm |
What to know before buying
- The subject matter includes rape, sexual assault, trauma and recovery, which may be difficult for some readers.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in personal memoirs about survival, healing and hope.
- Readers seeking a first-person account of sexual assault advocacy and efforts toward legal reform.
Less suited to
- Readers looking to avoid accounts of rape, sexual assault or trauma.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the memoir as hopeful and inspirational, with emotional storytelling and an engaging, readable narrative. That response may appeal to readers seeking a personal account alongside the book’s listed focus on recovery and advocacy. Aggregate ratings are mostly in the highest categories, but ratings alone do not establish which parts of the book readers valued.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes the book as inspirational and hopeful.
- Readers are reported to find the story emotional, engaging and readable.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saving Five about?
It recounts Amanda Nguyen’s healing journey after rape and her subsequent activism on behalf of sexual assault survivors.
What aspects of Nguyen’s activism does the book cover?
The listing says it traces her efforts to address the destruction of her rape kit and the work that led to the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights.
How long is the book?
The listing specifies 240 pages.
Does the memoir discuss sexual assault?
Yes. The described account centres on Nguyen’s rape, recovery and advocacy, so the subject matter may be distressing for some readers.
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