Roots of Desire: The Myth, Meaning, and Sexual Power of Red Hair

I'm a redhead and found it a fun read.

Gave it to my young redheaded niece so she would know what to expect.

Sleep Inducing At Best

This book poses somewhat of a conundrum. Is it an over-thought monologue on the author¿s own hair color, or an exceedingly dull scholarly treatise? The answer: it is both! It¿s a hodge-podge of historical references, anecdotes, and Patty Scialfa. Never delving deep enough into the history, it manages to still lay on what it does say with an all-too heavy brush, dripping with overindulgent prose. In the end, it is sound and fury signifying¿ the onset of sleep. If you are in need of a never-ending supply of sleep medication, save yourself some money and buy this book. If not, don¿t bother.

i love this book!

i thought this book was awesome! i am a red head and very proud of it. this book just gave me more reason to be. i think a redheads' beauty is very much admired by on-lookers. i loved learning the history behind my hair, it's facinating! It gives a feeling of pride and empowerment.

Worst book i ever read!

What was the publisher thinking?? This author could not write her way out of a paper bag. Not one paragraph connected to another. I continued to read hoping to find a paragraph that completed one thought. I was disappointed from one page to the next. Don't waste your money or time on this one.

More than you ever know

I am very pleased with this book. Marion Roach is an author who speaks from her own experiences as a person with red hair. I myself have naturally red-orange hair and I can relate with the things said in this book. She also brings to light information that is little known but very pertinent to understanding the history and fascination with red hair. Her use of ancient beliefs and mythos about red hair is excellent. She is an author determined to give a voice to those who are very few and very stereotyped. Our red hair is our unique gift and it is about time someone dispelled the old wives tales about us. Marion Roach did an excellent job on this title. I recommend that anyone, regardless of hair color, read this. If you have red hair be proud you are in the select few. Finally, we now have proof that we are the most misunderstood of all hair colors.

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