I had heard of Sarah Breedlove before this book, as America’s first female self-made millionaire, but she isn’t really talked about in UK schools. I appreciated this book even more then, learning about how she built her company up from nothing, specialising in products for black hair. As her company grew, she continued to provide opportunities for other black women, either through selling her products or working as stylists in her salons across America. I love that it was haircare that made her millions, as I think there’s a tendency to look down on girls and women who value things like makeup and good hair - a great reminder that your passions are valid!