Ani DiFranco Divulges Stories About Being an Activist in New Memoir

Ani DiFranco will recount her life as a fiercely independent musician and activist in a new memoir. Shervin Lainez

Ani DiFranco will recount her journey from struggling artist, estranged from her parents, to celebrated musician and determined activist in a new memoir. In addition to music, DiFranco has been an activist for countless causes including the environment, racial justice, reproductive rights, gender equality and prison reform.

DiFranco released her self-titled debut album through her own Righteous Babe Records in 1990 at age 20. A fiercely independent streak has defined her career ever since as she’s toured relentlessly and…