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The Women: The Bestselling, Unforgettable Novel That Has Captured Millions of Hearts

The Women: The Bestselling, Unforgettable Novel That Has Captured Millions of Hearts

Author:
Kristin Hannah
Read by:
Julia Whelan
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Book
47
Narrator
32
Release Date
February 15, 2024
Duration
14 hours 55 minutes
Summary
Read by Julia Whelan, including an Author's Note read by Kristin, revealing her inspiration for telling the women's heroic stories, which had been either forgotten or entirely overlooked.

Adored by millions, The Women is a sweeping story of epic love, heartbreaking loss, extraordinary bravery and the unbreakable bond of female friendship about the women who answered the call of the Vietnam War and paid the price.

'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid

'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' – Bonnie Garmus

'Never has a novel of war metamorphosed so profoundly into a story of the human heart. The female heart' - Delia Owens


They answered the call. Then they fought to be remembered.

'Women can be heroes, too'.

When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California's 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 path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path.

As green and inexperienced as the young 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 America. But Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause.

'Thank God for girlfriends. In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count on the women'

Listeners love The Women:

'The sure touch of Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan transforms Kristin Hannah's absorbing novel about Vietnam War combat nurses into an addictive listen' - AudioFile

'It honours ALL women: those who have fought for their rights and freedoms, those who have been overlooked and underappreciated, those who have been forgotten by families and society'

'I’ve been looking forward to this book’s release for months'

'Kristin Hannah has done it again'

The Women was a Sunday Times bestseller from 17.2.24-13.4.24
Reviews
Profile Avatar Lellalou May 2026

Well worth a read , heartbreaking, heartwarming all rolled into one remembering the remarkable women who went to Vietnam

Profile Avatar Alana Feb 2026

Incredible Book, Beautifully written I have listened to it multiple times and never tire of it

Profile Avatar M Aug 2025

Amazing

Profile Avatar Genevieve E. Aug 2025

I loved this book. Learnt so much about the war. Beautifully written.

Profile Avatar Sally S. Feb 2025

First time listening to this Author. I loved it, and have already recommended to friends. I was outraged / astonished / emotional at the heartache, loss and the lack of acknowledgement and support that women (and men) who served in the Vietnam War received. A compelling story of friendship, spirit, love and strength

Profile Avatar Bec C. Feb 2025

Amazing book, couldn’t stop listening. Thank you for telling the story of the heroic women who went to war. I am thankful everyday for all of the behave people who sacrificed so much for us to live in the world we have today.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2025

Loved this listen. Very strong story.

Profile Avatar Vicky A. Nov 2024

Superb. Loved this book.

Profile Avatar Kerianne B. Sep 2024

I adored this book. Another great story by Kristin Hannah.

Profile Avatar L L. May 2024

I loved this book, and the narrator was great. The research and background information was insightful and incorporated in a sensitive and poignant way. Worth the listen!

Profile Avatar Andrea C May 2024

Loved this book. The Vietnam war -such recent history. A powerful reminder that women served, gave and suffered for their country.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2024

A story that needs to be told. Beautifully written and narrated.

Profile Avatar Russell D. Apr 2024

Loved the story,

Profile Avatar Emma C. Apr 2024

Totally captivating read. Historically and emotionally engaging. Really good narration. Loved it.

Profile Avatar Anna B. Feb 2024

Loved this book. Fictionalised history brings the reality of the human strength and spirit in wartime to those of us who have been lucky enough not to experience it. Thank you for your service.

The Women: The Bestselling, Unforgettable Novel That Has Captured Millions of Hearts

The Women: The Bestselling, Unforgettable Novel That Has Captured Millions of Hearts

Author: Kristin Hannah
Read by: Julia Whelan
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