The Island of Sea Women.

"The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See is a captivating novel set on South Korea's Jeju Island, spotlighting the extraordinary lives of female divers, known as haenyeo. The story follows best friends Mi-ja and Young-sook as they navigate cultural traditions, enduring the impacts of Japanese colonization, war, and societal shifts from the 1930s through the modern era. Seamlessly blending historical and personal narratives, See honors the resilience and courage of these remarkable women against a backdrop of profound social change.