Is Rape a Crime?

In her thought-provoking debut, Is Rape a Crime?, award-winning writer and public health executive Michelle Bowdler shares her own story of trauma and recovery while questioning society's handling of sexual violence. Longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for Nonfiction, this memoir confronts the alarming statistics surrounding rape reports, investigations, and convictions, emphasizing the need for accountability in a system that often overlooks these crimes. Bowdler's narrative serves as a powerful call to action, urging readers to reclaim power and challenge the status quo.