BIG WIG

This fascinating history of hair and its part in life around the world is surprisingly in-depth. There's also witty wordplay and an explanation of hair-related expressions such as “long hair music”, the “Marcel wave,” and, of course, “big wig.” Everything is presented with a smile in narrator Eliza Foss's voice. People famous for their hair, such as the Beatles, the Supremes, and Andy Warhol, are also recognized. Not surprisingly, the timeless, universal anxiety over baldness and its many "cures" is noted through the ages. Families will enjoy this fun history lesson. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2011]