Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk

I've been a fan of Kathleen and Bikini Kill for some time, loved the idea behind “girls to the front” and Riot grrl. This book made me appreciate her even more. Learning about what she went through, how she reacted to things that happened to her and how she was able to do so much with so little rattled my conceptions. I also love her ability to hold herself and the movement she created accountable, adapting when “girls to the front” doesn't serve its purpose anymore. I loved this book.

Kathleen Hanna does not think that she's the queen of the neighbourhood - but I've got news for you, she is!

This is a very interesting memoir from someone who has honestly been one of the most influential names in rock music in the past 40 years. While her bands never had those mainstream #1 hits, Bikini Kill helped shape conversations about music and feminism for a generation. Hanna takes a fair look back at that, as well as the personal and professional challenges that she has faced that brought her to that position. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of punk rock, alt music, or 90s culture.

As honest and eye opening as every Bikini Kill/Julie Ruin/Le Tigre song.