The Women: By Kristin Hannah
The Women by Kristin Hannah – A Powerful Story of Courage, Sacrifice, and Sisterhood
This single line changes everything for Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a twenty-year-old nursing student from the sunny, sheltered suburbs of Southern California. In Kristin Hannah’s gripping new novel, The Women, that belief becomes the catalyst for a journey that will redefine her life and challenge everything she thought she knew about duty, love, and identity.
It’s 1965, and as the Vietnam War escalates, Frankie decides to break free from her family’s expectations and enlist in the Army Nurse Corps, following her brother to the front lines. What awaits her in Vietnam is a world far removed from the safety of home, a world of blood, chaos, and extraordinary courage.
Thrown into the heart of the conflict, Frankie must learn to survive amid the unthinkable. Surrounded by other young nurses and soldiers, she experiences friendship, fear, loss, and resilience on a level she never imagined. The Women captures the strength of those who fought not only for their country but for each other, the unsung heroines whose bravery and compassion shone brightest in humanity’s darkest hours.
But the war doesn’t end when Frankie comes home. Back in America, she faces a different kind of battle, one against silence, shame, and a society unwilling to acknowledge her sacrifice. In a world eager to forget Vietnam, she must find her voice again and heal from wounds that run deeper than the battlefield.
In The Women, Kristin Hannah, the bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone, delivers an unforgettable story of courage, sisterhood, and survival. This sweeping historical fiction novel honours the women who served, and reminds readers that bravery takes many forms.
Rich in emotion, authenticity, and heart, The Women is a moving testament to the cost of war and the unbreakable spirit of those who survive it, a must-read for fans of powerful historical fiction, female-led stories, and character-driven drama.
*Updated 27th October 2025
The Women - Book Identification Details
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- Hardcover : 480 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1035005670
- ISBN-13 : 978-1035005673
- Photo Credit: Kevin Lynch
The Women is a beautifully written and profoundly moving novel that sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of women who served during the Vietnam War. With Hannah’s signature emotional depth and vivid storytelling, it’s a celebration of resilience, healing, and the heroism of women everywhere.