My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons by Canning, Glen

My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons

Winner, George Borden Writing for Change AwardOne of Indigo's Best Books of 2021 So FarRehtaeh Parsons was...
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Author: Glen Canning
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My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons by Canning, Glen

My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons

BD$35.05

My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons

BD$35.05
Author: Glen Canning
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Winner, George Borden Writing for Change Award
One of Indigo's Best Books of 2021 So Far

Rehtaeh Parsons was a gifted teenager with boundless curiosity and a love for family, science, and the natural world. But her life was derailed when she went to a friend's house for a sleepover and the two of them dropped by at a neighbour's house, where a group of boys were having a party.

The next day, one of the boys circulated a photo on social media: it showed Rehtaeh half naked, with a boy up against her. She had no recollection of what had happened. For 17 months, Rehtaeh was shamed from one school to the next. Bullied by her peers, she was scorned by their parents and her community. No charges were laid by the RCMP.

In comfortable, suburban Nova Scotia, Rehtaeh spiralled into depression. Failed by her school, the police, and the mental health system, Rehtaeh attempted suicide on April 4, 2013. She died three days later.

But her story didn't die with her. Rehtaeh's death shone a searing light on attitudes toward issues of consent and sexual assault. It also led to legislation on cyberbullying, a review of mental health services for teens, and an overhaul of how Canadian schools deal with cyber exploitation.

My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons offers an unsparing look at Rehtaeh's story, the social forces that enable and perpetuate violence and misogyny among teenagers, and parental love in the midst of horrendous loss.



Author: Glen Canning
Publisher: Goose Lane Editions
Published: 05/18/2021
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781773101484

About the Author
Canning, Glen: - Glen Canning is now an advocate for victims of sexual assault. He has spoken about Rehtaeh's experience throughout Canada and the US.McClelland, Susan: - Susan McClelland is an award-winning magazine journalist and author. Her writing has appeared in the Walrus, the Guardian, and the Sunday Times Magazine.

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