" I cannot get behind this at all. No one is denying that what happened to this woman was wrong, and that she went through an ordeal. It is always a good and inspiring thing when one is able to rise above such circumstances. But those five teenage boys went through an ordeal as well, one that cost them their innocence, their childhoods, their standing in society. Their lives were destroyed as well, and the worst part is that people still refuse to apologize, offer sympathy to them and their families, or admit that what happened to them was wrong. Meili does not acknowledge the racial firestorm that the case ignited, which I cannot comprehend. I doubt if the author realizes her sense of privilege, which not only allowed her to be successful before the attack, but also allowed her to pen this book. But perhaps the most troubling aspect of the book is that Meili, as a victim, shows no sense of concern or compassion for the young men who were also victimized. No "I'm sorry that this happened to you." No speaking out in campaigns on their behalf, or encouraging others to view them differently. I'm not saying that the justice system and its affiliates (police officers, prosecutors), certain individuals, (cough, Donald Trump, Ed Koch, cough), and the media should not be held accountable for their actions. But as the catalyst in this case, one would expect more from her, as well. The fact that it is not here speaks volumes about how she feels and where she is now, and the result is disconcerting. "
— Annelisa, 2/6/2014