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joannecha
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Learning so much from this book

‎04-23-2019 08:59 PM

“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.

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Nutzy
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Re: Learning so much from this book

‎04-25-2019 01:51 PM

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.

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JillyMarie
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Re: Learning so much from this book

‎04-25-2019 03:00 PM

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