The Women
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Storyline: Frances 'Frankie' McGrath grows up sheltered and privileged, then impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and is sent to Vietnam. The brutal realities of war, the fierce friendships she forms, and the trauma she carries home transform her forever as she fights to survive both the battlefield and a country determined to forget women like her.
Why it fits the Healing & Growth reader profile: A powerful survivor story about trauma, courage, and the long, uneven journey toward being seen, believed, and healed.
Author: Kristin Hannah is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of beloved historical novels including The Nightingale, The Four Winds, and The Women.
Published 2024-02-06 • Hardcover edition