📖 peek insideThe Women
by Kristin Hannah
This powerful novel centers on Frances 'Frankie' McGrath, a young nursing student who joins the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. Following her brother to the front lines, Frankie experiences the chaos and heartbreak of the conflict firsthand, only to return to a country deeply divided and ungrateful for her service. Hannah shines a long-overdue light on the female veterans whose sacrifices were often overlooked. It is a deeply moving tribute to resilience, female friendship, and the heavy price of patriotism.
Widely read around the world. Estimated 7 million readers.
Notable Quotes
"Thank God for girlfriends. In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count on the women."
"The women had a story to tell, even if the world wasn't quite yet ready to hear it, and their story began with three simple words. We were there."
"Women can be heroes."
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