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A review by miss_tricia
Me, My Hair, and I: Twenty-seven Women Untangle an Obsession by Elizabeth Benedict
4.0
I've been recommending this book to everyone. It feels particularly relevant to me right now, as I grow my hair out from the aggressively short and intentionally counter-cultural way I've been wearing it for the past few years, transitioning back to the ponytail of my teens and early 20's.
The essays explore the intersections of hair and faith, culture, identity, life-stage, illness, self-image, age, and family. Because there's no such thing as a "neutral" hair style for women, there's a lot communicated by any hair style we choose. I enjoyed the different perspectives, and especially hearing from women who are very different from me.
The essays explore the intersections of hair and faith, culture, identity, life-stage, illness, self-image, age, and family. Because there's no such thing as a "neutral" hair style for women, there's a lot communicated by any hair style we choose. I enjoyed the different perspectives, and especially hearing from women who are very different from me.