# Hit So Hard: A Memoir

Hit So Hard: A Memoir tells drummer Patty Schemel’s story, spanning her life in Hole and the Seattle grunge scene, addiction, homelessness and recovery. The listing also notes a new introduction by Audrey Golden.

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- Language: en-AU
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- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
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- Rating: 5 / 5
- Reviews: 5

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## At a glance

- Memoir of drummer Patty Schemel, including her time in Hole.
- Covers the 1990s Seattle grunge scene, addiction, homelessness and recovery.
- Listing states this edition includes a new introduction by Audrey Golden.

## Pros

- Combines first-person life story with an account of Schemel’s years in Hole and the wider grunge scene.
- Addresses recovery as well as addiction and homelessness, giving the memoir a broader personal arc.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: White Rabbit
- Publication date: 1 October 2024
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 1399606123
- ISBN-13: 978-1399606127
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 240 g
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.4 x 19.4 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Patty Schemel, Hole and 1990s grunge.
- Readers looking for a memoir about addiction, homelessness and recovery.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hit So Hard about?
It is Patty Schemel’s memoir, covering her life in Hole and the grunge scene, alongside addiction, homelessness and her path to recovery.
### Who wrote the introduction for this edition?
The listing says this edition has a new introduction by Audrey Golden.
### How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 320 pages.

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