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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,…, 4.5,
Reviewer: Jay A. Nesbit
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A tribute to the past and a reminder of the strength it takes to push forward
Review: 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.
Reviewer: Celene
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely amazing! An easily, well deserved 5 star read!
Review: 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. ☺️
Reviewer: diana jaycox (my friends call me DJ)
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Women is a powerful, intense novel that packs a powerful emotional punch!
Review: I have read several Kristen Hannah books in the past and have enjoyed them all. Yet, when friends in my social groups began to rave about Kristen’s latest book, The Women, I hesitated to read it. I was afraid it would trigger anxiety and questions about my self-worth.I used to be an Army nurse, received my education through Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing, and am considered a Vietnam Era veteran as I joined the ANC in 1974. However, I never served “in-country” and often felt unworthy to be recognized as I did not have combat nursing experience. I am extremely grateful for the experience I received both as an Army student nurse and my 13 years of ANC nursing experience. Without the Army, I could never afford college and, therefore, would not have become a nurse. In Delano Hall, where our nursing classes were held, there is a room affectionately known as the “dead” room. On the walls were portraits of nurses “Killed in Action” or KIA. I use to stare at those pictures and both dred failing my classes as rumor had it you would be deployed to a war zone, at the same time I bemoaned the end of the war as I would never win the respect a combat nurse commanded. In my first assignment post graduation from nursing school, I used to wonder nightly if Maryland made a mistake granting me a license! I was sure it was obvious to everyone on my unit that I didn’t have a clue as to how to do my job! Especially as I was put in charge of nursing supervision, my third night on duty! I was a nervous wreck until my third year of post-graduate nursing!I finally decided to read The Women during a Kindle Reading challenge. The challenge to read a 2024 Amazon Editor’s Choice Best Novel of 2024 was made simpler as I already had The Women by Kristin Hannah in my library.I knew I was going to love this book when I read the statement made at Frankie’s brother’s going away party – “Women can be heroes, too.” This matter of fact acknowledgment that women could be honored as much as men was the impetuous to Frankie volunteering to join the ANC. Frankie was gobsmacked by this easy acceptance of women’s worth. Immediately, I remember the recruiter who introduced me to the WRAIN program that changed the trajectory of my life back in my freshman high school days in 1970. Until that time, I never dreamed I could receive a four year college education and get my nursing license. Women in my family never went away to college. It was just too expensive. I could relate to Frankie’s astonishment that a male acquaintance would openly declare his belief in women’s equality. I was smiling through my tears as I read that scene.Kristen’s story was made even more intense and powerful as she vividly described Frankie’s arrival in Veitnam during a red alert. Later, I was surprised to find the words blurring as I read about operating on the mud floor of a tent under the operating table while holding a flashlight in her mouth; as bombs exploded around her! The blurred vision was not a spot on my glasses but tears that were pouring from me in response to Kristen Hannah’s moving word choice. Despite being an avid and fast reader who can usually finish one book a day, The Women was so emotionally intense I had to take frequent breaks, sometimes as long as 24 hours , before I was calm enough to read it the book again. Kristen perfectly portrayed the problems female veterans have getting adequate health care open return home. I began to scream in anger when Frankie was told that there were no women serving in Veitnam! The ignorance that women veterans were forced to deal with was appalling. However, I was pleased at how detailed and factual Kristen’s account was of Frankie’s encounters with VA. Kristen’s research was impeccable.The characters in The Women were well-developed and relatable. The commonalities and differences between Frankie and her two besties, economically, beliefs, and even romances helped to keep the story moving. I especially loved the sisterhood that developed because of shared experiences of the war. The lifelong friendships I developed during my years in the ANC are some of my fondest memories.I am really glad I finally read this book. It brought back memories both good and bad of my time in service. It helped me to accurately voice some of my buried issues from that time, and I believe I am healthier since reading this magnificently written story! Thank you, Kristen. It was an intense journey, but I believe at least for myself, I came out better mentally and emotionally for having read The Women.
Reviewer: Patti
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I would rate this as a 5 star because it held my interest from cover to cover. It was very emotional and gave me a new respect for the war and the people serving in it. Very well written I could not put it down.
Reviewer: Elena Gonzalez Guerra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excelente
Reviewer: Helena Gurjão Pinheiro do Val
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 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.
Reviewer: Frederike Rudman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Truely inspiring, couldn’t stop reading, the story caught me from page 1!I think it’s a book that you won’t forget and that, especially for women, shows how fortunate we are nowadays.
Reviewer: Kim P
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book was an eye opener of the heroic women nurses who served in the Vietnam war. It’s historical fiction but the author did a great job on researching what the brave nurses went through. She gives a detailed description of what they saw and experienced while serving in the war. She also delves into these Veteran nurses experience upon returning to an ungrateful nation after their service. There was no support system for them at home and many people didn’t believe they even served in Vietnam because everyone was told only men served. For me this book was very emotional. I lost my dad in the Vietnam war when I was 5 years old. I had to put this book down a few times because I couldn’t read through the tears. This book showed me another side of the war that I hadn’t really thought about. The Vietnam war affected so many lives. It had traumatic effects on those who served as well as the family members of the ones killed in action. I highly recommend this book!
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