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ReviewsOne of the most extensive serious inquiries to date on what it means to be a redhead."—ChicagoTribune Richly salted with fascinating cultural lore, and an engaging read whether you're a carrot-top or not."—HoustonChronicle A strong recommendation for redheads."—Library Journal, "One of the most extensive serious inquiries to date on what it means to be a redhead.""--""Chicago"" Tribune" "Richly salted with fascinating cultural lore, and an engaging read whether you're a carrot-top or not.""--""Houston"" Chronicle" "A strong recommendation for redheads."--"Library Journal", "One of the most extensive serious inquiries to date on what it means to be a redhead." -- Chicago Tribune "Richly salted with fascinating cultural lore, and an engaging read whether you're a carrot-top or not." -- Houston Chronicle "A strong recommendation for redheads." -- Library Journal, "One of the most extensive serious inquiries to date on what it means to be a redhead."-Chicago Tribune "Richly salted with fascinating cultural lore, and an engaging read whether you're a carrot-top or not."-Houston Chronicle "A strong recommendation for redheads."-Library Journal, "One of the most extensive serious inquiries to date on what it means to be a redhead." -- Chicago Tribune "Richly salted with fascinating cultural lore, and an engaging read whether you're a carrot-top or not." -- Houston Chronicle " A strong recommendation for redheads ."-- Library Journal, Richly salted with fascinating cultural lore, and an engaging read whether you're a carrot-top or not., Â"One of the most extensive serious inquiries to date on what it means to be a redhead.Â"Â--ChicagoTribune Â"Richly salted with fascinating cultural lore, and an engaging read whether you're a carrot-top or not.Â"Â--HoustonChronicle Â"A strong recommendation for redheads.Â"Â--Library Journal, " One of the most extensive serious inquiries to date on what it means to be a redhead." "-- ""Chicago"" Tribune" " Richly salted with fascinating cultural lore, and an engaging read whether you' re a carrot-top or not." "-- ""Houston"" Chronicle" " A strong recommendation for redheads." -- "Library Journal"
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Synopsis"A unique blend of personal and cultural history."-- Harper's Bazaar Already in its sixth HARDCOVER printing, The Roots of Desire is a witty and entertaining investigation into the power, myth and meaning of red hair. Redheads have been worshipped, idealized, fetishized, feared, and condemned, leaving their mark on us and our culture. Such is the power of what is actually a genetic mutation, and in The Roots of Desire , Marion Roach takes a fascinating look at the science behind hair color and the roles redheads have played over time. A redhead herself, Roach brings candor and brilliant insight to the complicated and revealing history of redheads, making this a stand-out narrative and an essential tool in understanding the mechanics and phenomenon of red hair. A must-have for every redhead., A unique blend of personal and cultural history.-- Harper's Bazaar Already in its sixth HARDCOVER printing, The Roots of Desire is a witty and entertaining investigation into the power, myth and meaning of red hair. Redheads have been worshipped, idealized, fetishized, feared, and condemned, leaving their mark on us and our culture. Such is the power of what is actually a genetic mutation, and in The Roots of Desire , Marion Roach takes a fascinating look at the science behind hair color and the roles redheads have played over time. A redhead herself, Roach brings candor and brilliant insight to the complicated and revealing history of redheads, making this a stand-out narrative and an essential tool in understanding the mechanics and phenomenon of red hair. A must-have for every redhead., " A unique blend of personal and cultural history." -- "Harper' s Bazaar" Already in its sixth HARDCOVER printing, "The Roots of Desire" is a witty and entertaining investigation into the power, myth and meaning of red hair. Redheads have been worshipped, idealized, fetishized, feared, and condemned, leaving their mark on us and our culture. Such is the power of what is actually a genetic mutation, and in "The Roots of Desire," Marion Roach takes a fascinating look at the science behind hair color and the roles redheads have played over time. A redhead herself, Roach brings candor and brilliant insight to the complicated and revealing history of redheads, making this a stand-out narrative and an essential tool in understanding the mechanics and phenomenon of red hair. A must-have for every redhead., Roach takes a fascinating look at the science behind hair color and the rolesredheads have played over time.