Memorial Drive, Natasha Trethewey 
Book
Memoir
Non-fiction
Book
Memoir
Non-fiction
Updated: 16 February 2025
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

The author's mother is held at gunpoint by her abusive ex-husband, and she attempts to placate him by having sex with him. The event is not shown or described in detail, but she recounts the event to the police after the fact.

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