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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : St. Martin’s Press; American First edition (February 6, 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 480 pages
ISBN-10 : 1250178630
ISBN-13 : 978-1250178633
Item Weight : 1.55 pounds
Dimensions : 6.6 x 1.4 x 9.55 inches
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Jay A. Nesbit –
A tribute to the past and a reminder of the strength it takes to push forward
Reading The Women felt like stepping back in time to the turbulent 1960s, a period I remember from my own junior high and high school years. I’ve always loved historical fiction, and this book really hit home. Kristin Hannah brought this era to life in a way that felt personal and real, focusing on a story I hadn’t seen told often enough: the experiences of women in the Vietnam War.Frankie McGrath is such a memorable character. She starts as this young, idealistic nursing student and grows into someone who faces the brutal realities of war head-on. Her journey—from the chaos of Vietnam to the challenges of coming home to a divided America—is powerful and heartbreaking. It’s not just about her experiences as a nurse; it’s about how the war changed her, her friends, and even the country she came back to.What I loved most was how the book highlighted the courage of these women, whose sacrifices have often been overlooked. It made me think about how much women have contributed throughout history, even in spaces where their service wasn’t fully acknowledged. Frankie’s story is fictional, but it shines a light on the real women who lived it.This book is more than just a war story. It’s about friendship, resilience, and trying to find your place in a world that feels completely changed. Kristin Hannah did a fantastic job showing the emotional weight these nurses carried—not just during the war, but long after it was over.If you’re into historical fiction that’s emotional, raw, and inspiring, I think you’d love this book. For me, it was both a tribute to the past and a reminder of the strength it takes to push forward, even when the odds are stacked against you.
ReviewerX –
excellent storytelling – entertaining and enlightening
Just a wonderful story focused on several women nurses in Vietnam who became lifelong friends. It’s a page turner from beginning to end. Hannah takes a not-very-sexy or easily understood topic and makes it compelling and vivid and understandable while underscoring the complexities of Vietnam and those who fought for their country with pride only to be vilified and shamed when they returned. The reaction to the soldiers who fought may have been the true beginning of red/blue rift we currently deal with today. But most of all, The Women: A Novel is a love story….a love between 3 women who are fiercely independent, and who represent the promise of America’s burgeoning equal rights movement, a love between family and, of course, the romances forged by the stresses of war.
Celene –
Absolutely amazing! An easily, well deserved 5 star read!
Kristin Hannah is back, baby!!! In a world where The Nightingale is numero uno I am here to tell you The Women gives it a run for its money!What an emotional rollercoaster ride! In true Hannah fashion, she rips your heart apart and mends it back together but with this one she did it to me several times. In a span of two pages, mine was pieced together just to be shattered again. But the ending. Oh my goodness. That ending. 🥺❤️Historical fiction has always been a favorite of mine, but the last year or so I haven’t really focused on it. I knew when I saw this book releasing I was going to read it and with the high praise I saw right off the bat even before its release, I had a feeling I, too, was going to love it. But I also was hesitant, because Historical Fiction hasn’t been my go to lately. It can seem daunting to me at times. They are usually based on true stories and real people, so you know it is going to be an emotional ride. You just don’t know if you are ready to embark on that journey or not. If you know what I am talking about or have felt similar, I am here to tell you, do not let that hold you back on reading this book! This book has the emotions of a romance novel, the edge of your seat tension like a thriller, and it is an absolutely must read for everyone! Please don’t let this one pass you by. Even if historical fiction is not your normal go to genre, I promise this one is worth it!Hannah’s writing is something magical. You are immediately hooked and transported to this world she has created on page one. In our world of reading books, there are good writers, there are bad writers, and then there are phenomenal writers. And Kristin Hannah, my friends, is a phenomenal writer!! When you read her books, you are seeing the words play out inside your head so easily, you feel like you are watching a movie. She is cinematic and that is how I know this book is going to translate so well to screen. How can it not with the foundation she has provided them?? (Yes, Warner Bros. has picked this up for a film! 🙌)So many HF novels focus on WWII. I love those books just as much as the next person, but it is so refreshing to get a different time period, especially from a queen like Hannah. I know nothing of the Vietnam War. I do remember seeing footage of how some people reacted and their opinions of the war, but not to the depths this book takes you on. Or how women were treated that were veterans in this war. That was eye-opening and heart wrenching, but sadly not surprising.Yes, this felt personally for me. As a nurse and a former ICU nurse, I love when we get a protagonist that is also in my field. But this book gutted me and made it feel like Hannah personally dug deep into my soul and stirred up feelings I had buried down deep with this one. I was wrecked. Like sitting in a Mexican restaurant with people all around with tears streaming down my face wrecked while reading this book. I can’t tell you the last time a book emotionally wrecked me like this one did. Now I am not saying everyone will have that visceral reaction. In fact most probably won’t, but I am just telling you that is the response this book got from me. 😅 As usual, I went in blind not knowing what this book was about. I saw high praise and great feedback so I was excited, but like I said earlier I wasn’t expecting this response from reading it.If you’d like to know a short synopsis of the book, it centers around a combat nurse, Frankie, who as recently graduated from nursing school, and despite her parents’ protests and disappointment she has joined the Army to assist as a combat nurse in the Vietnam War. You watch Frankie transform from a naive, young girl who is in way over her head into a straight rockstar and that is something I think everyone in our field can relate to despite all of us not being in a similar predicament she is in.It is divided into two parts. Frankie’s experience during the war and when she comes home. That was another unique take that I appreciated from the author. So many books stay in the combat part of war. Rarely have I read one where you go with the protagonist when they come back home and deal with the “After” part. There are some triggers, so if you want to know more about those feel free to reach out!I’ve never read a book centered around the Vietnam War, so I am extremely grateful Hannah chose this time period to write this amazing novel. And if you haven’t gathered it already, I highly recommend this book for everyone. You are simply doing yourself a disservice if you skip over it. Period.**Also fun fact and as if i couldn’t love this book anymore, my name made an appearance in the book. Granted it was spelled different (Celine), but it was still a pleasant surprise. ☺️
Annette –
This was possibly one of the best novels about the Vietnam War and it’s aftermath that I have read. I found myself completely invested in the characters and their complex stories. Frankie was the perfect protagonist, an involved, empathetic woman who nearly lost herself in the process. Kristin Hannah has always been one of my favourite writers, but this book is exceptional. Thank you!
Alejandra G –
Tenía años que un libro no me hacía llorar. Una historia bien contada, con muchos matices, describe los lugares como si estuvieras ahí, y por fin entendí el enojo que tantas películas muestran sobre la guerra de Vietnam, y sobre el impacto en tantas generaciones y el inicio de la lucha por la igualdad de género.
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.
remi –
A story by women but for everyone.. Loved every bit of it. A book about courage and resilience. This book will surely immerse you in a differnt world
Claudia –
This book is amazing! The love, the struggle, the details… OMG! So so so good!