Natural Hair Care and Braiding Book

As a redhead, the concept of this book, at least the concept suggested by its cover, was exciting. I looked forward to tracing the history of red hair and learning about ancient perceptions, folklore, and redheads of yesteryear. While the book presents some of this, I perceived the bulk of its narrative as a writer's desire to reaffirm her self-worth for being a redhead. I believe the vast majority of people who'd be interested in reading this book are redheads and, personally, as a redhead, you don't need to describe how awesome being a redhead is, I know! This is more a memoir about a redhead exploring her redheadness than a cultural, sociological, or historical adventure into the bigger picture of redheads as a group.

As I mentioned, the book did explore some ancient perceptions, folklore, and redheads of yesteryear. These jaunts were the most interesting part of the book, and I walked away with a few trivia tidbits I had been hoping for. For example, I had never before heard of Boudica, who has quite the violent history. However, even these breaks from personal narrative, were often dry, humorless, and disjunctive.

At first, I wanted to love this book. After the first section, I wanted to give it up and move on, but I wouldn't allow myself. Now, I am glad I read, but pleased it is over.