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Escaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist--and confidante--most in demand to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own... Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow--a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does. Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman's struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel.
- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Joshi, Alka
- ISBN: 9780778309451
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.10 x 1.30
- Number Of Pages: 368
- Publication Year: 2020
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The henna artist
Cheri M. - 5 years 3 months agoI liked it. It was entertaining. Things were too neatly wrapped up in the end though. I tend to like more nuanced or complicated endings.
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To learn something from another culture
Joan L. - 5 years 8 months agoIt opened my eyes -- there is so much more to learn -- any one who wants to know more.
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Wonderful story
Mary B. - 6 years 3 months agoGood story. Interesting incorporation of culture and fiction
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Awesome read
Lori M. - 6 years 4 months agoI just decided I needed to read different books than I normally do so I picked this from Reese Witherspoon's book club. I loved it! I read it very fast as I was hooked from the start. I felt like I was the main character and I was living her life. I would highly recommend this book.
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Strong Female Lead
Alexis F. - 6 years 4 months agoEnjoyed listening to the story. Thought that it was well done and a bit different from something I typically listen to. I enjoyed the strong female lead (not even going to pretend to know how to spell her name) who took life into her own hands and made her way. It was inspiring. #SummerReading