The Henna Artist Calmate They have grown to empower

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Charity’s brain works differently from most peoples because of her autism

a letter from the author to her younger self

“Winner of a Whiting Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship

The Henna Artist Calmate They have grown to empowerEscaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen year old Lakshmi steals away 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 upper caste. Trusted with the secrets of the elite, 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