Inspirational Stories about Women Who Overcome Insurmountable Odds Book Discussion Group with Ileen Gottesfeld

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Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Wednesday June 14th at 10 am.  (Sign Up Required) Can girls “beat the odds’ life presents to them to make a better life for themselves?

The Henna Artist  by Alka Joshi (Wednesday, June 14th 10 am)

Escaping from an abusive marriage, 17 year old Lakshimi makes her way alone to the city of Jaipur. She struggles to realize her dreams in a society not designed for independent women or freedom of choice. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does.

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