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 k Times Book Review\n\n“Lisa See’s mesmerizing new historical novel…celebr
 ates women’s strengths—and the strength of their friendships.”\n—O\, The O
 prah Magazine\n\nThe Island of Sea Women\nSet on the Korean island of Jeju
 \, The Island of Sea Women follows Mi-ja and Young-sook\, two girls from v
 ery different backgrounds\, as they begin working in the sea with their vi
 llage’s all-female diving collective. Over many decades—through the Japane
 se colonialism of the 1930s and 1940s\, World War II\, the Korean War\, an
 d the era of cellphones and wet suits for the women divers—Mi-ja and Young
 -sook develop the closest of bonds. Nevertheless\, their differences are i
 mpossible to ignore: Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator\, fo
 rever marking her\, and Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo an
 d will inherit her mother’s position leading the divers. After hundreds of
  dives and years of friendship\, forces outside their control will push th
 eir relationship to the breaking point.\n\nThis beautiful\, thoughtful nov
 el illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture\, one where the women ar
 e in charge\, engaging in dangerous physical work\, and the men take care 
 of the children. A classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and t
 he larger forces that shape them—The Island of Sea Women introduces reader
 s to the fierce female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that
  shaped their lives. (less)\n\nLeading the book club will be Gail Edwards.
  Gail works for an educational organization in New York City as Director o
 f Human Resources. When she is not working\, Gail spends her time reading 
 mostly fiction\, teaching knitting\, and perfecting her love of salsa danc
 ing.\n\nYou can get the book in a variety of ways:\n* As an e-book through
  your library - https://www.nypl.org/books-music-movies/ebookcentral\n* On
 line through Amazon in a variety of formats - paperback\, cloth\, kindle e
 -book or audio book - amazon.com\n* At Barnes & Noble - it is available in
  their Yonkers and Westchester stores and online at bn.com\n* Many public 
 libraries are now open in a limited way - you can take out books\n\nIf you
  have trouble getting the book\, let us know and we will try to help.\n\nI
 F YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE BOOK CLUB YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER
  AGAIN! You are an official book club member.
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DESCRIPTION:“Vivid ... thoughtful and empathetic ... necessary.'\n—New York
  Times Book Review\n\n“Lisa See’s mesmerizing new historical novel…celebra
 tes women’s strengths—and the strength of their friendships.”\n—O\, The Op
 rah Magazine\n\nThe Island of Sea Women\nSet on the Korean island of Jeju\
 , The Island of Sea Women follows Mi-ja and Young-sook\, two girls from ve
 ry different backgrounds\, as they begin working in the sea with their vil
 lage’s all-female diving collective. Over many decades—through the Japanes
 e colonialism of the 1930s and 1940s\, World War II\, the Korean War\, and
  the era of cellphones and wet suits for the women divers—Mi-ja and Young-
 sook develop the closest of bonds. Nevertheless\, their differences are im
 possible to ignore: Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator\, for
 ever marking her\, and Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and
  will inherit her mother’s position leading the divers. After hundreds of 
 dives and years of friendship\, forces outside their control will push the
 ir relationship to the breaking point.\n\nThis beautiful\, thoughtful nove
 l illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture\, one where the women are
  in charge\, engaging in dangerous physical work\, and the men take care o
 f the children. A classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and th
 e larger forces that shape them—The Island of Sea Women introduces readers
  to the fierce female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that 
 shaped their lives. (less)\n\nLeading the book club will be Gail Edwards. 
 Gail works for an educational organization in New York City as Director of
  Human Resources. When she is not working\, Gail spends her time reading m
 ostly fiction\, teaching knitting\, and perfecting her love of salsa danci
 ng.\n\nYou can get the book in a variety of ways:\n* As an e-book through 
 your library - https://www.nypl.org/books-music-movies/ebookcentral\n* Onl
 ine through Amazon in a variety of formats - paperback\, cloth\, kindle e-
 book or audio book - amazon.com\n* At Barnes & Noble - it is available in 
 their Yonkers and Westchester stores and online at bn.com\n* Many public l
 ibraries are now open in a limited way - you can take out books\n\nIf you 
 have trouble getting the book\, let us know and we will try to help.\n\nIF
  YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE BOOK CLUB YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER 
 AGAIN! You are an official book club member.
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SUMMARY:The RSS Book Club - October Selection- 'The Island of Sea Women
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