Books like Crowning glory by Stacy Harshman
Stacy Harshman embarks on a self‑portrait project, wearing a series of dramatically styled wigs—each a different color and style—to examine how her hair texture and appearance influence her sense of self. In the city of New York, she hires a spy to document the reactions of people around her, uncovering the ways her hair is woven into every aspect of her life: her self‑image, her depression, and her relationships. By changing her hair, Stacy discovers new perspectives on how she approaches her internal and external worlds.
Through this candid experiment, Harshman offers a psychological, personal narrative that highlights the intimate connection between appearance, mood, and identity, showing how even a simple change in hairstyle can reveal deeper truths about who we are and how we are perceived.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Stacy Harshman
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