The Women

Bookseller recommendation

“Kristin Hannah’s latest book, The Women, will garner her a whole legion of new readers. This historical fiction set during the Vietnam War is based on the story of a young nurse stationed at the front lines. Raw, powerful, and compelling.”

— Liz Welter • Novel Bay Booksellers

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“Poignant, accurate, and riveting. This book grabbed me the first chapter and never let go. The characters are relatable and well fleshed-out. Frankie is probably the most interesting character I’ve come across, as she goes from idealistic to realist by the end. The book isn’t preachy or tries to do an agenda, it only tells you the truth about how many people reacted during the Vietnam war. Highly recommended.”

— Dawn • Dawn’s Books and Stuff

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“I loved this audiobook. What a fascinating journey into the life and experiences of the women who served during the Vietnam War. ”

— Nick • Five & Five

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“For too many years, the story of the women who served in the Vietnam War has been forgotten. We tend to remember the men as well as the tragedy of how this global event tore two countries apart during its 20-year span, but we neglect to recognize the many female army members who fought and died for their country alongside their male counterparts. This summer, take a dive into one woman’s journey serving as a nurse in Vietnam in Kristin Hannah’s newest historical fiction, The Women. Though this novel only reflects one type of war experience - and a very privileged one at that - (the heroine is a white, wealthy young woman), I still found it to be incredibly enlightening and an important read to add to your repertoire if you are hoping to know more about these brave individuals.”

— Maddie • A Great Good Place for Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Hannah’s best yet! You’ll care deeply about these characters as you revisit the chaotic 1960’s. When a young American woman with no realistic concept of war joins the Army Nurse Corps she lands on the battlefields of Vietnam and is transformed. She survives by developing deep relationships at the front and shoulders enormous responsibilities there at a time when women’s roles are still limited back at home. Her new found empowerment is tested back home after the war but the ending is wonderful! ”

— Patience • Underground Books

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“This should be required reading for all Americans ”

— Leslie • The Cozy Book Nook

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“I could not stop listening! This book gutted me. ”

— Tania G. • White Rose Books & More

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“Kristin Hannah’s new book is here, and I have to tell you, I think it may be her best. In The Women, Hannah tells the story of the invisible veterans of the Vietnam War - the women who served as nurses, Red Cross workers and USO entertainers. Seen through the eyes of 21 year old nurse Frankie McGrath, readers will discover how the fighting impacted everyone who was in country and what they faced when they came home.”

— Kathleen • A Great Good Place for Books

Bookseller recommendation

“This book wrecked me. Julia Whelan's narration is compassionate, loving, and dramatic - as always. Kristin Hannah is an author who has a true gift for telling women's stories and The Women is, arguably, her best work. I grew up in an era of children whose parents served in Vietnam (my parents didn't, but my uncle did) and I will never know what those men and women endured, but thanks to Kristin's gorgeous story I was transported back into the years of the war and the years after the war and it helped me understand. Bravo to Kristin for telling this story to make sure that their stories aren't lost to history. This is a book that is REAL and raw and important - and beautiful. ”

— Jennifer • The Bookstore at Fitger's