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The Women: A Novel
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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.
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The Women: A Novel
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Helena Gurjão Pinheiro do Val –
I admit I’m not an emotional reader. It takes a lot me make me shed tears while reading, but the ending of this book was surprisinly emotional for me. I love reading historical novels, but I knew little about the Vietnam War and its outcomes to the soldiers and nurses who ventured in there in service. A really good book that like many other that I’ve been reading, show the forgotten role of women in wars that marked a whole generation.
Tina Stroessner –
Read it in two days. The first third is set in the middle of the war in Vietnam and that’s sometimes brutal and sad. But the book is about this young woman who is a nurse in Vietnam and how this experience changes her life.
Chris van Duelmen –
From the first sentence, this novel drew me in and didn’t let go. Gripping, sad, heart pounding, funny, love-filled, emotional, infuriating, inspirational, and at the end, so much hope – a historic novel that tackles a subject greatly neglected to this day, and does it in a most engaging, believable and truthful way. The writing, the story, the ups and downs make for an excellent read and I highly recommend this book. Thank you, Kristin!!
Sudeepta Rao –
This book is a very realistic deep-dive into the lives of army personnel and what goes on at war. It depicts the good, bad and ugly in detail. While some parts were difficult to read – it was very educative and eye opening.
Kindle Customer –
I really appreciated that this book did not sugar coat the wartime experience of the women and men who served. The author mentions in the notes that all of the places and hospitals are real, and that many of the events in the book are compiled from actual experiences of women who served in Vietnam saving the lives of grievously wounded soldiers and airmen.
I also appreciate that the author accurately depicted the very mixed and sometimes cruel treatment that veterans endured upon returning. The PTSD that plagued them but was not in the DSM until years later. WWII veterans were treated as heroes, but Vietnam veterans were treated as pariahs.
This book depicts the good and the bad: the camaraderie of those who served, but also the flippant disregard of people who used money or influence to shield themselves from serving. Vietnam, like many wars, was a war largely fought by the poor. There were many people who preferred to pretend that the war didn’t exist. I appreciated that even among the descriptions of people being horribly wounded and dying, there are the stories of hope. Soldiers who save each other. The two who carry their friend for miles through the jungle to get him to a hospital. The nurses who hold soldiers hands and give comfort and help the doctors who save lives on the operating table. The lengths that people will go through to help support their brothers and sisters in arms.
My generation didn’t fight in Vietnam, but we did fight (and die) in the longest war in US history – Afghanistan. I pray that we have learned our lesson from Vietnam and that we never ever treat our veterans as abominably after a war as Vietnam veterans were treated. They were asked to serve their country, and they did, and they deserve the appropriate amount of support upon return.
To all of those who served, in Vietnam or otherwise, thank you for your service. You are not forgotten.
Heather Andronovich –
This book follow Frances “Frankie McGrath’s as she joins the Army Nurse Corps, to follow in her brother’s footsteps, and prove that women can be heroes too. Frankie never expected the trauma and devastation that followed her time serving in Vietnam, but this is a beautiful story about heartbreak, resilience and moving or soldiering on.
This was my 2nd Kristin Hannah book and I could not put it down. This story pulled me in and I just wanted to keep reading. I helped bring to light the truth of this time period, especially for women. I truly enjoyed this book, as heartbreaking as it was, and I kept rooting for Frankie through the whole book.
I think the book wrapped up nicely, but I kind of want more. This was a pretty predictable read but I don’t think that took away from the story at all. It was just a good example that life continues to go on, no matter how difficult your life gets but that there is always a way through, especially with people who love you at your side.
Highly recommend this read, especially if you’re looking for a wartime story that isn’t based around WW2.
Jill Hinton Wolfe –
In her latest masterpiece, “The Women,” Kristin Hannah once again proves her prowess in weaving narratives that resonate deeply with the human spirit. Known for her powerful storytelling in acclaimed works like “The Nightingale” and “The Four Winds,” Hannah embarks on an ambitious journey through the tumultuous era of the 1960s, presenting an intimate yet expansive portrait of a nation at the brink of transformation.
At the heart of this novel is Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a character whose development from a sheltered, idealistic nursing student into a battle-hardened Army nurse symbolizes the tumultuous era she inhabits. Frankie’s journey is a revelation, a testament to the untold stories of women who dared to step into the fray of conflict, challenging the societal norms of their time. The transformation she undergoes, fueled by the stark realities of the Vietnam War, is written with such authenticity and emotional depth that you cannot help but feel intimately connected to her struggles, triumphs, and inevitable moments of despair.
“The Women” is not just Frankie’s story; it is an ode to the countless women who, like her, ventured into the heart of darkness, armed with little more than their courage and a steadfast commitment to healing. Hannah’s portrayal of war’s chaos, the bonds forged and broken in the crucible of conflict, and the arduous journey of reintegration into a society that seems to have moved on without them is both heart-wrenching and enlightening.
What sets this novel apart is Hannah’s ability to capture the essence of an era—the music, the mood, the whirlwind of social change—and distill it through the experiences of her characters. Frankie’s return home to a divided America, her struggle to reconcile the person she has become with the nation she thought she knew, is a powerful commentary on the cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit.
While “The Women” is undeniably a work of fiction, its roots in the real-life experiences of female veterans lend it a compelling authenticity. Hannah’s meticulous research and her compassionate storytelling ensure that the novel is not only a tribute to the women of Vietnam but to all women who have faced the horrors of war with unwavering bravery.
In giving “The Women” a four-star rating, I (a female US Army veteran myself) do so with the utmost respect for Kristin Hannah’s craftsmanship and her dedication to shedding light on the often-overlooked contributions of women in war. If there is any critique to be had, it lies in wanting more—the novel, at times, leaves the reader yearning for deeper explorations into the lives of its secondary characters, each of whom could easily be the protagonist of their own compelling tale.
Ultimately, “The Women” is a profound, moving novel that not only entertains but enlightens, reminding us of the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of a pivotal moment in American history through the eyes of those who lived it.
Jessica –
Omg, Kristin Hannah is the best historical fiction author! This book had me hooked since the beginning and had me sobbing! It was heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. I loved this book
Bookworm2.0 –
I had schoolmates in that war. I lost friends in that war. I still want to curse when I remember the daily death toll offered up like numbers on the stock market. I was a member of Another Mother For Peace. Vietnam is the war of our shame. Reading this book brought it all back, all the emotion, anger, sadness. I like Kristin Hanna’s novels, and she always evokes a strong sense of place. Real life just gets more real in her capable hands. The research was excellent. Even the songs from that era were correct and took me straight back in time. Even readers who didn’t experience that war should read this book. The nurses and women journalists lost their lives and mental health in that war and have received very little attention. This book brings their sacrifice to light. I highly recommend this incredible book. I hope it will become a movie.