A Hairdresser's Diary: By looking into the mirror of others, we come to see the reflection of ourselves. [Paperback]

Christine M Hannon Mrs (Author), Betsy A Riley (Designer), Ronald Hannon (Photographer), David Pederson (Contributor), Courtney Pederson (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2012

Hairdressing is an act of transformation. We search for the hairdresser that can change us with just the right cut, just the right style. When we find our hairdresser, we make a new friend, often telling them stories about our lives that we don’t share with everyone. They become the keeper of our diary. Sometimes we wonder what the world looks like from their eyes. The Hairdresser’s Diary lets us read those stories, starting with the hairdresser’s own. This book is the story of a little girl who through a childhood full of struggles, hardships and pain had a dream. That dream was to someday become a hairdresser. Follow her as she trades her dollies in for the real thing.This is the diary of a hairdresser who had a calling and a great memory. It is filled with stories of pain, sadness,gossip, angst, triumph, challenge and most of all, humour. This is more than just an ordinary book of hairdresing stories. There are times I will jog our memory and lessons to be learned. You will read things about hairdressing you may have never imagined. You might even look at your hairdresser in a whole new light after reading this book. Come sit in my virtual chair and enjoy the ride.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

I am a 67 year old woman residing in Paris Ont. Canada. I have three amazing children, two sons in law, and one daughter in law who are just like my own. I brag about my grandchildren two seven year old granddaughters and a seven-year-old grandson. Ron and I were married at nineteen and have been married forty-eight interesting and adventurous years. A severe car accident thirty four years ago caused by a drunk driver robbed me of my careers and left me to live the rest of my life with chronic pain. Until then I was a successful hairdresser, make up artist and a model. To help deal with the daily pain I taught myself to paint. First on clothing, then on walls, wooden pieces, stone and now on canvas. It came as a surprise when that my son in law suggested I write about the hairdressing stories I had been telling for so many years. I have been writing poetry for as long as I can remember but writing a story was foreign to me. I am hoping these stories will inspire someone to live their dreams too. I want to pass my strength on to others. I am working on a sequel for A Hairdresser's Diary and have published a book of original poetry Versify. I invite you to visit me at www.chrishannon.com or http://ahairdressersdiaries.wordpress.com/ or www.ahairdresserdiary.com where you can learn more about my life and me.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 15, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1475164289
• ISBN-13: 978-1475164282
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,328,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "What a Fabulous Story!" April 26, 2012

By Hamster Lady

Format:Paperback

This is a must read story for anyone who thinks a bad life of downs holds you back. This story is so unbelieveable you won't be able to put it down. It keeps you wondering what will happen next in this woman's life when she is down in luck but yet pulls herself back up and keeps on going forward to her dream and then... A must read can't give it all away! Pick up your copy today you won't regret reading this amazing story.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars From Dolls to Real People April 22, 2012

By Nancy Clark Townsend

Format:Kindle Edition

Christine Harmon's journey from childhood to emancipated adult as chronicled by her diary is an interesting read and worth taking the trip with her. Despite the terrible cruelty of her mother and step-family she proves what grit and determination can do. She never gave up on her dream of becoming a hair stylist - from dolls to real people. She found strength in writing poetry and drawing along the way as well as writing in her diary. Against all odds and with help from unexpected sources she obtains not only her dreamed-of career, but love, marriage and a family of her very own. She held my attention despite the fact that I personally have never been interested in the "beauty" business.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read April 17, 2012

By Doug3847

Format:Paperback

Inspirational story of how dreams can become reality and struggles become blessings. I was unable to put this book down. The writing is refreshing and down to earth.