"Women's Life in Dessa" is a story about the lives of women in the villages of Java, in which the author Marie Ovink-Soer explores their role, life and relationships in local society. The book is the result of deep memories of the author, which raises the issue of gender roles, traditions and challenges faced by women in these settlements. Through authentic stories and vivid descriptions of everyday life, "Women's Life in Dessa" helps readers better understand the cultural characteristics and lives of women in different periods of Java.