The Women by Kristin Hannah (Published 2024)
"Women can be heroes. Even when the world tells them they can't."
In 1965, nursing student Frances "Frankie" McGrath has lived a sheltered life, but when her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows him. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America.
This powerful novel tells the story of women who served in Vietnam—the nurses, the unsung heroes who saved lives and sacrificed everything, including sometimes their own sanity and well-being. These women were on the front lines of a war that changed them forever, yet when they returned home, they were often forgotten, their service dismissed or ignored.
Hannah brings to life the experiences of these brave women with her signature emotional depth and meticulous research. She explores themes of courage, sacrifice, friendship, and the long journey toward healing and recognition. The story spans decades, following Frankie and her fellow nurses as they struggle to find their place in a world that doesn't understand what they've been through.
A tribute to the women who served and a powerful reminder that heroism comes in many forms.
Published: 2024
Condition: Very Good - minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight
Format: Trade Paperback
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and stories of female courage!
