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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsThe Roots of Desire: The Myth, Meaning, and Sexual Power of Red Hairby Marion Roach
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"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. Synopsis:Roach takes a fascinating look at the science behind hair color and the rolesredheads have played over time.
About the AuthorMarion Roach is the coauthor of Dead Reckoning: The New Science of Catching Killers, which has recently been sold to HBO films, and Another Name for Madness, a memoir of coping with her mother's Alzheimer's. A commentator on National Public Radio's All Things Considered, she has published in the New York Times Magazine, Prevention, Vogue, Newsday, Good Housekeeping, Discover, and American Health. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 1 comment: 
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