The ancient Chinese art of face reading, called Siang Mien , is one of many systems that Rosetree studied before becoming a professional physiognomist in 1986. Eventually, she explains, she felt the need to come up with her own system, based on intuition. I was impressed with her list of mainstream clients. Clearly she's onto something here. This form of face reading is not about learning your fixed destiny.
Facial traits change over time.
You probably rationalized it as water retention. Rosetree will tell you an alternative layer of meaning. Or maybe you've secretly held a desire to get that nose of yours fixed. You might think differently after you've read the chapter on noses. And for all you gals out there who envy the full, lush lips of super-models and actresses, well, thin lips have advantages, too.