The Henna Artist by Alka JoshiMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the story of Lackshmi and her journey to independence in India during the 50s. She is a woman living and working alone during a time when most marriages were still arranged. She's a making a name for herself an herbalist and henna artist. She needs to tread a bit lightly since even the slightest whiff of gossip could send her clients running. Then one day a surprise arrives that changes everything.
A beautiful book about a time, place and people who are mostly unknown to me. I loved learning about the art of henna and I'm always drawn to books with folk medicine. There is so much we discount because it's not modern. The writing is beautiful.
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