A sweeping epic of conflict, heartbreak and a changing world, this breathtaking novel from the author of The Four Winds centres on a young nurse's experiences during the Vietnam War and the trauma of coming home to an unrecognisable America.
The Number One bestselling novel which has captured the hearts of readers across the world. The Women is a novel of epic love and devastating loss. And it is a story of a memorable heroine, and her deep friendships, whose idealism and courage under fire will define an era.
Their friendship changed lives. Their bravery changed history.
'Women can be heroes, too'. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California's idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path.
As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781035005697
Number of pages: 480
Weight: 324 g
Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 29 mm
Hannah’s tale, rich with period detail, is an impassioned tribute to the heroism of the many thousands who did serve, as well as a hymn to female solidarity in the darkest of settings. It’s a surprisingly original take on a well-trodden subject - The Times
Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism - Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry
Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph - Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six
Astonishing. Compelling. Powerful - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing
A sweeping, powerful story of courage with a detail-rich setting - Good Housekeeping
An epic story - Woman & Home
Hannah is in top form - The New York Times
Moving, exceptionally well-researched - Stephen King
Kristin Hannah’s novel shines a light on the sacrifice, commitment and heroism of the incredible women often forgotten about in history books. A truly emotional, realistic and unforgettable book - CultureFly
Epic and immersive, this is a moving novel - HELLO!
The author weaves an epic, luminous novel that explores the forgotten stories of heroic women who sacrificed all for their country - Woman's Weekly
Hannah explores the forgotten stories of heroic women who sacrificed everything for their country - Woman's Own
So happy to be an early reader of The Women before its publishing in 2024 - I can honestly say: I absolutely LOVED this! I have enjoyed many of Kristin Hannah's novels, but this is so far my favourite.
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This well-written and fast-paced novel offered up some profound moments but I couldn’t help but think that the heroine’s romantic drama undermined the important story of her female friendships.
Would I recommend?…...
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Audiobook: Narrator - Julia Whelan
Ms. Whelan did an amazing job of bringing this story from the pages and straight into my heart. Her narration was such that I failed to recognize her as narrator as she brought...
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