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The Women: A Novel Hardcover – February 6, 2024
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A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times!
From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women―at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.
Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets―and becomes one of―the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost.
But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.
The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.
- Print length480 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSt. Martin's Press
- Publication dateFebruary 6, 2024
- Dimensions6.65 x 1.45 x 9.75 inches
- ISBN-101250178630
- ISBN-13978-1250178633
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"Hannah again shines her light on overlooked women in history" ―People Magazine (Book of the Week)
"Hannah is in top form here... Hannah’s real superpower is her ability to hook you along from catastrophe to catastrophe, sometimes peering between your fingers, because you simply cannot give up on her characters. She gathers women into the (Vietnam) experience with moving conviction." ―The New York Times
“The Women is historical fiction at its very best. So moving, so wrenching, and yet, in the end, uplifting. Brava! I loved The Nightingale and The Four Winds, but The Women is my favorite.” ―Nicholas D. Kristof, Pulitzer Prize–winning coauthor of Half the Sky
“One of the greatest storytellers of our time, Kristin Hannah, tackles one of the most cruel and despicable wars of the last century, the Vietnam War. The Women reveals the powerful contributions and horrific sacrifices of the American military nurses who served in a war whose agencies refused to acknowledge that they were
even there. Perhaps no words can bring closure to a nation still ashamed of booing our returning heroes, but the heroine, Frances McGrath, stirs a deep, overdue compassion and tears for every single soldier―and especially the forgotten women who sacrificed so much. Never has a novel of war metamorphosed so profoundly into a story of the human heart.” ―Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing
“Stuns with sacrifice; uplifts with heroism . . . an important, long overdue tribute to the brave women nurses who served in Vietnam.” ―Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry
"Hannah’s emotionally charged page-turner (after The Four Winds) centers on a young nurse whose life is changed by the Vietnam War. Before Frankie McGrath begins basic training for the Army in 1966, her older brother Finley is killed in action. Frankie excels as a surgical nurse in Vietnam and becomes close with fellow nurses Ethel and Barb. After Ethel’s tour ends, Frankie and Barb gets assigned to the base at Pleiku, near the Cambodian border, where some of the heaviest fighting occurs. There, she reunites with Navy officer Rye Walsh, Finley’s best friend, and they become lovers. When Frankie returns to the U.S., she’s met with indifference for her service from her parents, who are still grieving her brother’s death, and disdain from people who oppose the war. She leans on alcohol and drugs while struggling to acclimate to civilian life. Though the situations and dialogue can feel contrived (Rye, after announcing he’s re-upping, says to Frankie at the close of a chapter, “I’m not leaving my girl”), Hannah’s depictions of Frankie tending to wounded soldiers are urgent and eye-opening, and a reunion of the three nurses for Frankie’s benefit is poignantly told. Fans of women’s historicals will enjoy this magnetic wartime story." ―Publishers Weekly
"Many would say that the nurses who helped fight the Vietnam War were forgotten. Believe me, for those of us who were there, these women were never forgotten--and never will be. Kristin Hannah honors them with this novel." --Karl Marlantes, author of Matterhorn
"Hannah enjoys the authorial reach to educate legions of readers about the significant subjects she dramatizes. In doing so she demonstrates that, just like the women she writes about, she deserves to be recognized." -Minneapolis Star Tribune
"a moving, gripping tale that pays tribute to the under-appreciated skill and courage of combat nurses." --Booklist, starred review
"Hannah tells the story of real but unsung heroes" --Washington Post
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- Publisher : St. Martin's Press; First Edition (February 6, 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 480 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1250178630
- ISBN-13 : 978-1250178633
- Item Weight : 1 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.65 x 1.45 x 9.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kristin Hannah is the award-winning and bestselling author of more than 20 novels. Her newest novel, The Women, about the nurses who served in the Vietnam war, will be released on February 6, 2024.
The Four Winds was published in February of 2021 and immediately hit #1 on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Indie bookstore's bestseller lists. Additionally, it was selected as a book club pick by the both Today Show and The Book Of the Month club, which named it the best book of 2021.
In 2018, The Great Alone became an instant New York Times #1 bestseller and was named the Best Historical Novel of the Year by Goodreads.
In 2015, The Nightingale became an international blockbuster and was Goodreads Best Historical fiction novel for 2015 and won the coveted People's Choice award for best fiction in the same year. It was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, iTunes, Buzzfeed, the Wall Street Journal, Paste, and The Week.
The Nightingale is currently in pre-production at Tri Star. Firefly Lane, her beloved novel about two best friends, was the #1 Netflix series around the world, in the week it came out. The popular tv show stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke.
A former attorney, Kristin lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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Frankie’s journey from the beaches of Coronado, CA to her following her brother into the military, her parents and her expectations, the training, her experiences in getting to Vietnam, earning the trust of her colleagues and medical professionals while serving, the camaraderie, the relationships, the realism of war and the lack of respect for serving when home will ALL ring true to any “In-Country” Vietnam veteran.
Kristin Hannah’s style of writing, the riveting and realistic descriptions of the challenges of nursing in a combat zone and the idealism to be an Army nurse in the 1960’s are so authentic. Then, the intensity of Kristin Hannah’s “war stories” detailing the gritty service at the 36th Evac Hospital at Vung Tau and the 71st Evac Hospital in the Central Highlands in Pleiku are so realistic, so moving and so relatable.
An example: “Outside, the whump-whump of the helicopters was defending. Frankie and Barb ran past the helipad, where the wounded were being offloaded from a Dust Off and coming in by ambulance. Men covered in mud and blood, working, shouting at one another beneath the womping rotors. In the air, a row of helicopters hovered, waited their turn to touch down” describing a mass casualty event for their medical team when helicopters were landing during a major enemy offensive.
Parts of “The Women” read like Diane Carlson Evans memoir “Healing Wounds” and informed by Diane’s experiences as a U.S. Army nurse from service in the same areas of Vietnam. Diane Carlson Evans is the founder of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC.
“The Women” is very relatable to any Vietnam veteran who served at that time and anyone that lived thru the 1960’s-1970’s, especially women. “Women Can Be Heroes” and the Vietnam era continues to matter!
-Bill Shugarts, Vietnam Veteran (1969-1970) 23rd Infantry Division-Americal, National Park Service Master Docent at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Church Military Ministry Leader, Fawn Lake Veterans Group Co-Founder.
March 2024
While I was a very young girl, I remember the later years covered in this book. I, too, had an MIA bracelet, so hearing about them again brought back so many memories of this time. I recently discovered the details of the MIA Air Force pilot on my bracelet. Unfortunately, his plane was shot down by a rocket; he ejected and then landed south of Dong Lam. He died and was buried there, although his remains were recovered and returned to his family many years later.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Women" and didn't want to put it down. There is no point in me bringing attention to just one or two minor things I would have written differently. It doesn't matter. It was another great read by Kristin Hannah, and I can't wait for her next one.
I don’t even know where to begin this review. Hannah illustrates what it was like to be a women at the time – that they were supposed to get married and have babies. She also illustrates just exactly it was like to be a woman to decided to enter the military to help out. Not thought of as a real veteran. It’s heartbreaking how women during that time were treated. These women (and men) are really inspiring. They were selfless and brave. They had so much courage. I wish I could be half of what they were.
Hannah did a wonderful job describing what it was like in Vietnam for the men and women who served in their various roles. I honestly felt that I was right there along side of each of the characters. It felt scary. They never knew if that day was going to be their last, but they kept moving forward doing what was expected of them. Frankie saw some difficult situations in the hospital working as a nurse, ones that I don’t think I could ever handle.
Hannah also did a wonderful job with dealing with all of the after effects of war after a soldier/nurse comes home, especially at that time. How women were turned away from getting help, and everything that they go through in those days and years ahead.
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure about this book. But it’s wonderful; it’s beautiful; it’s a must read.
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Another great work of fiction, inspired by firsthand accounts of the women who served in Vietnam.
This was my 7th book by this author and I read it in two sittings.
My favourites to date are “The Nightingale” and “The Four Winds”.
Although this book was melodramatic and the main character a bit unlikeable (and spoiled), I really enjoyed it.
The storytelling was terrific and heartfelt, especially when it came to PTSD.
The development of the story made this a compelling read, although some parts were a bit repetitive, but I wished that there were other voices (different perspectives or POV).
The writing was really good, as expected.
The conclusion was a bit chaotic (and rushed), but believable. Love can be so complicated for some.
My ratings were based on its entertaining level.
I may revisit this review later on, but for now this is all I have to say.
By the way, I simultaneously listened to the audiobook. Julia Whelan is a terrific narrator.
Hardcover (St Mark Press): 480 pages (2 parts, 35 chapters)
ebook (Kobo): 426 pages (default), 142k words
audiobook narrated by Julia Whelan: 15 hours (normal speed)
(and yes, I have all 3 formats)
PS. Don’t miss the author’s notes at the end of the book. This book was conceived in 1997, but the author felt she was too young and inexperienced at the time. It took her years to revisit her concept.
Further readings recommended by the author:
“Healing Wounds”, by Diane Carlson Evans & Bob Welch
“American Daughter Gone to War”, by Winnie Smith & William Morrow
“Home Before Morning”, by Lynda Van Devanter
“Women in Vietnam: the oral history”, by Ron Steinman
“A Piece of My Heart”, by Keith Walker
“After the Hero’s Welcome”, by Dorothy H. McDaniel
“The League of Wives”, by Heath Hardage Lee
“In Love and War”, by Jim and Sybil Stockdale
“The Turning: A History of Vietnam Veterans Against the War “, by Andrew E. Hunt