Dee
Dee asked:

So where does the title come from?

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Beth Caruso I wondered too ... of course, I read that he mistook a fire hydrant for a short redhead, but I knew it had to be more than that. So I googled a bit and found in a NPR interview (Heller McAlpin) explained "the redhead is a lovely metaphor for the protagonist's inability to see clearly, which causes him to misread the relationships in his life." Of course, a perfect title.
Vicky Comly As part of his routine, when running, Micah sees a red fire hydrant as a redhead by the side of the road.
M It is also a metaphor for people’s inability to learn from their mistakes. He passes the fire hydrant every day and each time he thinks it is a redhead standing by the side of the road.
Kate Arismendez Thank you, I missed this in the book too. I knew he often misinterpreted inanimate objects as people, I just didn't catch the red fire hydrant.
Sylvia wait for the library-
Shelley It is what he sees when he is jogging without his glasses.
Janis Mitchell Can someone tell me the page that was on - I don't remember it.
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