The Women: A Novel [B0226]

2024 HCDJ. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances "Frankie" McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I admire the writer's skill at taking on this story and giving a voice to these women and the men of Vietnam. The research she did to make each scene -from the war, medical facilities in 'nam and psychiatric care available at the time.... all of it."; "Kristin Hannah does it again. This book was an amazing read. Gave me a whole new look on PTSD, Vietnam and our history."; "What a powerful story. Taking this journey with Frankie, a nurse serving in the Army Nurse Corp in Vietnam, has left a strong impression on me that I won't soon forget. The story examines the bond between women... strong women supporting one another."