The Burn List, by Julie Cruse

A Memoir of Abuse from Home to Higher Education

The Burn List follows Julie Cruse from an abusive childhood into two decades of escalating academic exploitation, where her vulnerability made her a target.

Across seven universities, male faculty groomed, harassed, and ultimately retaliated against her, beginning in undergrad and ending with her forced exit from a PhD program—and her career.

Based on documented communications, The Burn List reveals how unchecked power in academia can enable abuse and create conditions that resemble human trafficking.

The Burn List is not just one story. It’s a lightning rod, and it arrives at a pivotal cultural moment, as Title VII and Title IX failures dominate headlines. In a time when survivors demand accountability, The Burn List sets fire to silence—and hands readers the match.

Visit AcademicAbuse.com, where Cruse extends this survivor-led movement and tracks misconduct in higher education.