" refers to a specific movement and book series celebrating , particularly through the work of Mikhail Rusinov.

The phrase "On The Desert Island" in beauty contexts often refers to "must-have" products that enthusiasts would choose if they were stranded on a desert island.

The woman looked at Mara as if seeking proof that the island could be shared. Mara felt the years inside her like a reply: she could not tell them to go, nor could she open the island's heart without thought. The choice was not hers alone. The island had taught her a vocabulary of care and that vocabulary required translation now into the language of many hands.