In 'Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl,' Carrie Brownstein recounts her transformative journey from a young girl in the Pacific Northwest to a defining music icon of the 1990s. Gritty and raw, this memoir dives into her tumultuous family life, the explosive underground feminist punk-rock scene, and the birth of the band Sleater-Kinney, showcased as 'America's best rock band' by critic Greil Marcus. Carrie unwraps the fabric of an era marked by rebellion and creative exploration to reveal the essence of forming authentic identity, the visceral thrill of performance, and the sanctuary found within the music community. Her story interweaves vulnerability with fervent determination, culminating in a poignant reflection that is at once profoundly personal and universally resonant.