Description
An electrifying and searing memoir penned by the original rebel girl and the legendary front - woman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. Kathleen Hanna's rallying cry, 'Hey girlfriend I got a proposition, goes something like this: Dare ya to do what you want,' reverberated across the punk scenes of the 1980s, '90s, and still rings true today. Her band, Bikini Kill, represents this iconic era, and the bold, radical lyrics of anthems like 'Rebel Girl' and 'Double Dare Ya' pack more punch than ever. In her raw and insightful memoir, Hanna takes us on a journey from her turbulent childhood home, through her formative college years in Olympia, Washington, to her early touring days, where she fought tooth and nail for gigs and for her band. Being in a 'girl band', especially a punk one, back then was fraught with danger. Male violence and hostility lurked around every corner, and surviving as a controversial singer demanded unwavering determination. The relationships she forged during those years, with bandmates Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox, and Billy Karren, her friendship with Kurt Cobain, and her encounter with Joan Jett, were a testament to the nurturing nature of the true punk world. Hanna also opens up about falling in love with Ad - Rock of the Beastie Boys, her tough battle with Lyme disease, and gives us an inside look at her later bands, Le Tigre and The Julie Ruin. She candidly writes about the Riot Grrrl movement, celebrating its grassroots beginnings while critiquing its later exclusivity. In her unique, unfiltered voice, Hanna reveals both the darkest and the most joyful times, and how it all fueled her revolutionary art from the 1980s to the present.
This is a memoir book. To enjoy it, you can start by setting aside some quiet time for reading. Begin from the first chapter and let Kathleen Hanna's story draw you in. There aren't any strict rules on how to read it - you can read it straight through in one sitting if you're really into it, or you can read a bit each day. Keep it in a dry place to prevent damage. Avoid getting it wet as it can ruin the pages. If you want to keep the signed bookplate in good condition, try not to bend or crease it. That way, you can preserve this special memento that comes with the book.
