Skip to main content

GIVEAWAY: "Girl in a Band" by Kim Gordon


It's the giving season! And do I have a doozy for you, my dear readers.

Kim Gordon's memoir came out earlier this year and as you can see from the photo became a NY Times bestseller. It is now out in paperback and I received a copy for review. I'm about half way through the book and I LOVE IT.

Since I am only half way through, this is only a mini-review, but I wanted to get this giveaway out during the holiday season. Plus I know you have been busy giving to others, so why not win something for yourself?

MINI REVIEW

Gordon starts us off at Sonic Youth's last concert and the end of her marriage. To say she is hurt is an understatement. Given that I have not read other things she has written, her sarcastic and pointed writing appears to be influenced by this hurt and betrayal. Gordon's writing is delicious. She gives no fucks and states her opinion on things bluntly. There are a few people she keeps nameless to protect them, so maybe there are a few fucks left to give. But there were fucks given to the gentrification of NYC. Gordon's origin story is typical middle class kid gone off the NYC to be an artist. But of course she really does it and does it so well that she blazes a path for a generation of women to join her on stage. I'm looking forward to finishing this book. And for the record, it's the fastest I have read a non-graphic novel in almost two years. Another win for Gordon!

Please purchase your own copy of Girl in a Band from Powells or Indiebound and support this site. 

Disclaimer: I received a review copy from a publicist.  

GIVEAWAY

I have one copy of the book to giveaway! US addresses only.

How to enter:
  1. Comment with your email address. 
  2. Share this giveaway on social media. Tag me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook or leave the link in the comments for an extra entry. 
  3. Bonus entry if you share a photo of you back in your riot grrrl days.You define your riot grrrl days.
DEADLINE: Thursday, December 24th at 11 pm Central Time. We need to be sleeping so Santa comes, right?
Labels:

Popular posts from this blog

I wrote a book: J Is for Justice! an Activism Alphabet

  From A to Z, discover your power to speak up for what you believe in and change the world! With empowering language and vibrant illustrations, this alphabet board book calls little ones to action with big and small steps that children can take to lead the way and become the next generation of activists. Written by Veronica I. Arreola Illustrated by María Díaz Perera Purchase your copy today! Women and Children First Using my Bookshop Affiliate link Using my Amazon affiliate link
Read more

Kim Moldosky on Amelia Earhart's continuing legacy

  Listen & Subscribe at Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Kim Moldofsky is an all-around creative person and lifelong learner with a penchant for adventure. Inspired by Amelia Earhart, she  recently flew in a restored 1929 biplane. Read Kim's newsletter to keep up on all the things she has going on. This is her  first book.  Ways to support The Feminist Agenda podcast (affiliate links): Archer & Olive : Use code feminista10 to save 10% on most items Buy books my Bookshop site Purchase books mentioned and reviewed in this episode through my Bookshop affiliate links: It's Her Story: Amelia Earhart a Graphic Novel  Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League  People & things mentioned in this episode:  Wally Funk   1918 pandemic   Amelia's NYT Letter to the Editor   ERA   Dr. Kristin Neff Follow The Feminist Agenda on Twitter 🟣 Instagram 🟣 Facebook The ...
Read more

Join the Summer of Feminista

After I posted about the Census and Dept of Ed boxes that don't properly include Latinos & Latinas, I received some comments & emails about this blog. Comments from Latinas about how they felt like they were raised in a feminist way, but without knowing or learning the word feminist. Comments about struggling with feminism as a Latina. Comments about feeling shunned in women's studies courses (as someone who has two women's studies minors broke my heart). So it's been stewing...What can I do about this? The Summer of Feminista (or so I'm calling it now, other suggestions much appreciated!) was born. If you are a Latina and have issues with feminism, things you want to discuss about feminism or merely reflect on how your abuelita raised you in such a radically feminist way despite the fact that she never uttered the word, then I am asking you to submit a guest blog post between the June 29th and Sept 14th, in other words, the rest of the summer. While I ...
Read more