Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Seattle, Washington • 1990s
2015
Adult
18+ years
In her memoir, Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl, Carrie Brownstein reflects on her challenging upbringing, her career with Sleater-Kinney and Wild Flag, her pivotal role in the "riot grrl" movement, her life as a bisexual, and her work on Portlandia, emphasizing her experiences as a woman in the male-dominated rock scene and her feminist convictions. The book includes sensitive topics such as family abandonment and eating disorders.
Contemplative
Emotional
Gritty
Bittersweet
Inspirational
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Carrie Brownstein's Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl is a compelling memoir offering a raw and humorous glimpse into her journey as an artist and musician. Readers appreciate her candid storytelling and sharp wit, though some feel the narrative occasionally lacks depth. Overall, it's an engaging read for fans seeking insight into the indie rock scene.
A reader who revels in memoirs by iconic women in rock and punk would enjoy Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl. Fans of Just Kids by Patti Smith or Girl in a Band by Kim Gordon will appreciate Carrie Brownstein's candid storytelling, as she reflects on her journey through music and identity, from underground scenes to mainstream success.
37,491 ratings
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256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Seattle, Washington • 1990s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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