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Learning so much from this book

joannecha — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:59:47 GMT

“The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See. Historical fiction account of two “haenyeo”, female divers on the Korean island of Jesus. It is a fictionalized account of 2 young girls who begin diving as young girls, though they come from different backgrounds. I did not realize how much actual history was included, such as the Japanese occupation and times during the Korean War (that section almost did me in when I saw what they endured). Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.

Re: Learning so much from this book

Nutzy — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:51:53 GMT

I recently read "Island of the Sea Women" too and enjoyed it. I also learned a lot as I do from all Lisa See's books. She does a very thorough job of researching what she is writing about. I highly recommend any of her books.

Re: Learning so much from this book

JillyMarie — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:00:13 GMT

White Chrysanthemum by MARY LYNN BRACHT is another book along the same lines as Lisa Sees's book.