(Taken from Writer"s Digest critique of book, 2001 National Self-Published Book Contest) The World of Dreadlocks… is clear, readable and down-to earth. It has nice additions such as the clever dreadlock development wheel and historical insights. It is a very useful book that not only details possible problems readers may run into, but also presents clear and user friendly solutions. It is especially useful for the novice, although anyone interested in dreadlocks will surely find some good tips as well. The use of personalized stories helps the reader relate to the author and to others choosing dreadlocks. The books tone is friendly yet authoritive. The amount of research and life experience contained in the book are impressive. The author"s expertise and passion for the subject are evident throughout. …Beyond Maturity has used the core of book one and added some case scenarios that are unique to the experiences of a mature lock wearer.