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 – Melinda French GatesAmanda 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 – Paris HiltonBrilliant. 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 – Chanel Miller, author of Know My NameIt 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. – Terry CrewsI 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 – Nadia Murad, recipient of the 2018 Nobel Peace PrizeIf 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. – Mitchell S. Jackson, author of Survival Math, winner of the Pulitzer PrizeThis intimate, grit-infused true story is a testament to the power of honesty in the face of great challenges … In a time where disenfranchisement and suffering may feel increasingly inevitable, it’s vital to witness and embrace the possibility of a better world. With Saving Five, Nguyen insists you join her in doing so * BookPage *An introspective journey written with cinematic prose … This book is a testament to the resilience of survivors, showing that survivors can still shoot for the stars while giving themselves grace to process their trauma – Katherine Ouellette, WBURAffecting, informative … poetic … The rational and emotional sides of the story combine for a nuanced view of [Nguyen’s] experience * Booklist *An account of trauma, rage and activism, and also a kind of guide through grief, which shows how every stage propelled Nguyen and served a purpose * Guardian *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 *Poignant and imaginative … It is sobering to realize that the rape survival memoir has become its own genre … But as with accounts of grief, each writer’s story is vivid and necessary. Nguyen’s original contribution will, as its title promises, give both survivors and non-survivors some sense of hope for justice―and, now more than ever, such hope is essential – Sylvia Brownrigg, The New York Times Book ReviewA genre-crossing mix of traditional memoir, practical guide to leading a movement, and magical realism * InStyle *

Amanda Nguyen is a civil rights astronaut. She ignited the Stop Asian Hate movement and helped pass sexual assault survivor rights in the United States and the United Nations. She was a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and 2022 Time Woman of the Year. She has served at the White House, the Department of State, and NASA, and is currently an astronaut candidate at the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences.