The Women by Kristin Hannah | Readers Club | Ep. 203

In The Women, Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a twenty-year-old nursing student, impulsively decides to join the Army Nurse Corp. after her brother is shipped out to fight in the Vietnam War. Her life is changed forever as she is thrust into the chaos and destruction of war, where friendships are forged, tested and lost. As she faces the violence and trauma of war, Frankie also struggles with the challenge of returning home to a nation torn apart by political division, feeling just as lost and out of place as the soldiers who fought beside her.

The Women shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the Vietnam War—female nurses who served courageously, risking their lives to care for others in the midst of danger.

In honor of Woman’s History month, our PBS watch-alike is Call the Midwife, a period piece about nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House as they serve the expectant mothers in London’s East End. Watch past seasons now on the PBS App, and season 14 premiers on March 30th on PBS.
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[herenotthere]

Retired military gal here, and I was surprised that a lot of the issues I faced, Frankie faced in the book Thank you, Kristen, for the excellent research you put into it. First time watching PBS Books. Thank you also.

[KristenWise-tn]

I’ve lost myself in many Kristin Hannah novels and I can’t imagine where she’ll take me next. THANK YOU for hosting this session

[korrinepotter]

My father and my father-in-law are both Vietnam veterans while my mom and mother-in-law were here while they were there fighting. We have all read this book now and had such meaningful, amazing conversations since about their experiences, memories there plus their return to the states. Thank you for writing this and giving me this insight plus the opportunity to connect further with their time in war.

[loranna]

Wonderful book, and another favorite ‘Nightingale’. Beautifully written.

[barbaranigro]

Kristin Hannah is one of my favorite authors and The Women is wonderful. I loved it

[SherrieNeilson-xi]

My college of nursing at UMass reccommended this and it was my first Hannah book. Now I'm hooked and have been reading through all of Kristin's books
One of my classmates (1968) went to Viet Nam with the Navy

[loumcpeek]

I'm about half way through. Loving it.

[cindydavison]

Hello all from Gig Harbor, WA! I’m looking forward to reading this book. I’ve been a RN for decades. Loved reading The Nightingale!

[stephaniej.yearian]

Kristin Hannah is one of my favorite authors! I wish that I could have asked her what has happened to the movie of "The Nightingale" with the Fanning sisters?

[tobielurie]

I just spent 2 weeks in Vietnam. What a wonderful country and beautiful people. They have just gone on with it and recovered. Highly recommend as a destination.

[UmeshPiroji]

Hi there all of you I love reading American literature a small library myself and writer too pleased to see you all best wishes

[dalewainwright]

My 4h Kristin Hannah book. She is a great historically accurate story teller. Nightingale was my first and my favorite so far.

[matthewbaduria]

Reading is one of my all-time favorites.

[JoannePellegrino-wk]

Thank you for this book. I was in nursing school during the Viet Nam War. I was 19 when the army came to school to recruit us.

[StephenMBauer]

I read this book, and it is excellent

[WandaMcGukin]

Love the book. Still have the POW/MIA bracelet that I got during Viet Nam years.

[KrisIngram-pb]

After reading The Great Alone, her portrayal of the returned Viet Nam soldier whose PTSD is so stark and raw, I was curious to see her portrayal of the female side.

[joycarlson]

Thid was our book club book today!, Littleton, Colorado

[DebbieLivezey]

I missed what books she said she read & liked. Did anyone catch the names?