No Walls and the Recurring Dream

5/19:
OK, a few things, in no particular order:

- I loved Ani DiFranco's music as a #teen, and found her to be an inspiring feminist icon. That said, as an adult I became aware of some of her more cringey moments, but overall I went into this book feeling positive, nostalgic feelings about Ani DiFranco, certainly willing to give her the benefit of the doubt and check out her memoir.

- Despite the fact that the title a) sounds like it should be a memoir of a Mexican immigrant? and b) also sounds like she thought of two titles for her memoir and couldn't decide so she just used them both.

- Anyway I DNFed this after 4 chapters because like, it's a lot, and I do not believe she employed an editor at ALL, and also maybe I just don't care that much about Ani DiFranco anymore? A more hardcore fan would likely get more out of this.

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5/21:



Finished reading it for the podcast but honestly did not improve my opinion of it, big yikes Ani

https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-172-no-walls-and-the-recurring-dream/

This was an interesting memoir by Ani DiFranco. Much of her story takes place during a time to which I could relate. She was what many would call a wild child. She seemed to have no fear. I'm glad she made it to become a strong, outspoken woman.