Book Spotlight: Richfield Collection

Review of Rapunzel’s Daughters: what women's hair tells us about women's lives by Rose Weitz.
Have you ever wondered if you were the only one who has issues with your hair? Believe me, you’re not! This book is filled with women’s stories of how their hair has affected and been a part of their lives. There is a short history of how we got to the point of being obsessed with our hair, and then the author moves quickly on to talk about how hair, and lack of hair, can affect our lives and our relationships. She discusses the culture of the salon and how women can communicate to the world through their hair. Hair is an important part of our lives and the author helps us understand the ‘why’ behind it. Whether your hair is long, short or non-existent, this book has something for you. It may even make you feel better about your own hair. This book can be found in the Richfield Circulating Collection 391.5 WEI.
--Read and reviewed by Erica Nutzman