Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl

"HUNGER MAKES ME A MODERN GIRL" is a candid and heartfelt memoir by Carrie Brownstein, exploring her journey from a turbulent childhood to discovering her identity through music. The book offers an intimate look at her experiences within the underground feminist punk scene of the 1990s and the rise of Sleater-Kinney, highlighting themes of self-invention, community, and resilience. With engaging prose, Brownstein reflects on her path as a performer, outsider, and advocate for change, capturing the raw energy and contradictions of a defining era in music.