Crowning Glory: An Experiment in Self-Discovery Through Disguise

There is always more than one way back to ourselves.

It was supposed to be an outrageous experiment in hair color.

The concept was bold. Brazen, even. Certainly unusual.

For one week each, I was to brave the wide-eyed streets of NYC as a redhead, a brunette, a blonde, a black-tressed woman, and in my own locks. A detective would follow me, observe, and report how the world interacted with each of my "selves."

No small task for a woman struggling with bipolar disorder. Willingly inviting the eyes of everyone I encountered. Purposefully subjecting myself to their critiques.

The experience stunned me. Excited me. Sometimes, it hurt deeply. 

But suddenly I found I'd embarked upon an unorthodox, extraordinary path to self-healing.

This is a story about what happens when we make the choice to heal ourselves differently. To chart a path back to our own minds in weird, strange, and wonderful ways.

And it's funny as hell.

Feathered Quill Review says: Crowning Glory is not only entertaining, but also a powerfully positive read. 

"An original and laugh-out-loud memoir... Crowning Glory deserves to be read... truly unique, entertaining, funny, and heartfelt." 4.5/5 Stars SPR Reviews 

"Humor, danger, laughter, lust -- even madness - combine to make Crowning Glory as perfect a fit as one of her own flamboyant hairpieces. You won't be able to put it down - or take it off." -- Richard D. Smith 

"Crowning Glory is what would happen if 'Eat Pray Love', 'A Beautiful Mind', and 'Sex in the City' had a ménage à trois..." - Sunny Turner