Tuesday, August 18
(virtual)
DAUK Political Book Club - Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
On Tuesday August 18 we'll meet on Zoom to discuss Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberts Giuffre. Virginia was one of the earliest and most prominent victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle to speak out against the sexual abuse and sexual trafficking she suffered. Her revelations have helped bring down the man formerly known as Prince Andrew. Today in America and the UK we are still seeing the ramifications of her battle to be heard, in life and in this posthumous memoir.
Best Book of the Year 2026 and Best Book in Non-Fiction Narrative -- the year's most important book for bravery, a powerful statement of what books can do.
"Nibbie" British Book Awards
This is about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. But it is also about how a young woman becomes a hero.
20251020 A devastating exposé of power, corruption and abuse - The Guardian
20251023 Virginia Giuffre never stood a chance - The Times
20251023 Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir exposes abuse by powerful men - PBS News (An interview with co-author Amy Wallace, 12m video and transcript)
At 7:30pm we'll discuss the book for 45 minutes, then discuss current events for 30 minutes, finishing at 8:45pm. RSVP on this page to receive the Zoom link and book discussion questions. Any questions? Contact [email protected]
All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book. Check out the reviews and interviews above to complement or substitute for reading the book in a way that fits your schedule.
WHEN
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 07:30 PM London Time
WHERE
This is a virtual event. See the event description above or RSVP for virtual participation options.
CONTACT
Isabel Liu