WE CARRY THE SEA IN OUR HANDS

Michelle Lee's narration of this compelling debut will immediately engage listeners. Abby Rodier grew up in foster care in the U.S. after being a "drop-box baby" in Korea. She was eventually taken in by her friend Iseul's family, and they remain connected as adults. She becomes a marine biologist and makes an unexpected discovery while studying sea slugs. Her research into the origins of life, along with a tragedy, lead her to explore her own roots. The story includes an overwhelming amount of dense scientific terminology; Lee's delivery is engaging, but the science may be distracting for some listeners. Nonetheless, this is a thought-provoking story of where we come from and how our origins shape who we are. K.S.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]