A Year on Monhegan Island Book

In chronicling a year on Monhegan Island, this photo essay reveals the commitment and sacrifice necessary to protect the island and its way of life. "An intriguing visit to a rocky island off the Maine coast; a tourist mecca in the summer, almost completely isolated the rest of the year. . . . Dean's first book is a fine study of a tiny community that remains stable despite unusual pressures." -- Kirkus Reviews

Some places in the U.S. are so secluded or remote that life there is different from elsewhere in the country. Monhegan Island, off the coast of Maine, is one such place. The summer months bring an influx of visitors to the island and winter brings solitude, tranquility and the need for self-reliance. Full-color photos.