This issue is all about women, so that made the focus of this column a simple decision: author Kristin Hannah!
When someone asks for a book recommendation, I always ask if they've read "The Nightingale," by Kristin Hannah. The WWII tale of two French sisters will make you ‘ugly cry.’ Hannah's immensely researched novels are told from the perspective of women who seem as real and complex as your sister or your best friend while navigating incredible obstacles during pivotal moments in history.
THE WOMEN
Hannah's new novel begins on Coronado Island in 1965. It follows Frances “Frankie” McGrath who seeks both honor and adventure when she joins the Army Nurse Corps and deploys to Vietnam. Her journey through the traumas of war and return to a changed world makes this an irresistible read. Heartbreaking, hopeful, and powerful, this book reveals the reality of invisible women during Vietnam. The nurses, whose friendship is formed under fire, is a moving example of sisterhood.
An excellent companion to “The Women” is “The Great Alone.”
Olivia Fierro is a journalist and podcast host. She has been sharing her passion for reading with Arizona since the 2019 launch of Olivia's Book Club. instagram.com/olivias.bookclub
