Afua Hirsch
United KingdomauthorFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Afua Hirsch is an award-winning journalist and author known for her work addressing issues of race and identity. Her book 'Decolonising My Body: A Forgotten History Of Beauty' explores the colonial roots of beauty standards and seeks to empower readers to reclaim their own definitions of beauty.
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Afua Hirsch is mentioned as the one who recommended Ruby Dee's audiobook.
I devoured classic novels as a teenager. In a world of distractions, can I relearn how to read them? | BooksThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-02
United Kingdom· 2026-06-02
Afua Hirsch’s Decolonising My Body: A Forgotten History Of Beauty dives into the colonial roots of modern-day beauty standards and how we can learn to undo them.
8 New Beauty Books To Add To Your Summer 2025/26 Reading ListThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-10-09
New Zealand· 2025-10-09
