The Women

Kristin Hannah's acclaimed novel follows Frankie McGrath, a young nursing student who transforms her sheltered Southern California life when she enlists in the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. Thrust into the brutal realities of combat, Frankie discovers her own strength alongside fellow soldiers—the courageous, the wounded, and the lost. Yet her greatest challenge emerges upon returning home to a fractured America that struggles to acknowledge the sacrifices of those who served. This powerful narrative celebrates the overlooked heroism of women in wartime and explores the profound bonds forged in crisis, while examining how war reshapes lives long after the fighting ends. A bestselling testament to resilience, patriotism, and the enduring impact of service.