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Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk
by Kathleen Hanna
A woman in music myself, the title of this one nabbed me real quick. I had heard of Kathleen Hanna, but admittedly was largely unfamiliar with her career. I jumped on the Libby wait list for the audio book, because I wanted to learn more.
Growing up playing in my own bands, I had heard of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, but as I was born in '85, I wasn't really familiar with their music. It was really amazing to listen to Hanna explain the origins of her bands and the strides they made for women in music, especially in the early 1990's.
I think my biggest take away from this book was how Hanna's entire life has been dedicated to the feminist movement. Her willingness to learn and grow coupled with how open she is to admitting her own shortcomings and mistakes is exactly what makes her a leader. She's lived many lives, and I'm glad she was brave enough to put it all down on paper - the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I highly recommend this read (especially the listen) to any/all musicians, and anyone interested in feminism.
Growing up playing in my own bands, I had heard of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, but as I was born in '85, I wasn't really familiar with their music. It was really amazing to listen to Hanna explain the origins of her bands and the strides they made for women in music, especially in the early 1990's.
I think my biggest take away from this book was how Hanna's entire life has been dedicated to the feminist movement. Her willingness to learn and grow coupled with how open she is to admitting her own shortcomings and mistakes is exactly what makes her a leader. She's lived many lives, and I'm glad she was brave enough to put it all down on paper - the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I highly recommend this read (especially the listen) to any/all musicians, and anyone interested in feminism.