I just finished reading Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. It a historical fiction account of the life of Rachel, a woman who spent most of her life on the island because of leprosy. How heartbreaking to be 7 years old and taken away from the only life and family you've ever known. These people were sent to Moloka'i to die, but they learned to live, the best they could. It is a very good read. Very interesting. It takes place from 1891 (after Father Damien) until 1970.