Daughters of the Bear is an anthology of non-fiction by 53 Korean women such as a shopkeeper in Itaewon, a doctor in Apkujong, a musician in Myong-Dong, a housewife in Chamshil, and a student at Ewha Womans University. Shiver with a merchant as she recollects escaping with her sisters and mother across the 38th Parallel in a rowboat under Russian gunfire; share with a young professional her secret wedding to a coworker; and walk along the paths between green carpeted barley fields toward a woman's childhood home. Through their stories, Korean women of different generations explore family, sacrifice, memories, relationships, sexuality, society's expectations and constraints, education, and the search for fulfillment and identity. The book includes a foreword by Chang Pilwha and translations by Young-Oak Wells, Professor Kenneth Wells and Brother Anthony of Taizé. For additional information on the editors and their publications visit www.daughtersofthebear.com.

Contributions by: Cho In-gyong, Cho Mi-yop, Cho Soo-yong, Cho Yong-hui, Ch'oe So-won, Ch'oe Son-ja, Chong Hyun-sook, Han Soon-yong, Im Hong-sook, Im Jin-ha, Jung Jae-min, Jung Sa-rang, Kim Boo-ja, Kim Chi-yong, Kim Chong-sook, Kim Dam-mi, Kim Hye-gyong, Kim Hye-song, Kim In-hwa, Kim Ji-yong, Kim Nok-hui, Kim Su-gin, Kim Wol-son, Kim Yong-mi, Kim Yong-soon, Kwon Chong-sun, Lee Chi-hyon, Lee Eun-ha, Lee Hui-yong, Lee Hyun-jung, Lee Jin-sook, Lee Ju-eun, Lee Pok-song, Lee Youn-hui, Min Song-won, Noh Chin-hee, Paek Yong-son, Pak Jae-hyon, Pak Kum-ch'on, Park Tae-yong, Ryu Mu-hui, So Yong-sook, Yang Kyong-nam, Ye Hyong-sook, Yi Kyong-jong