• The Women by Kristin HANNAH

  • Jan 6 2025
  • Length: 11 mins
  • Podcast

The Women by Kristin HANNAH

  • Summary

  • The text is an excerpt from Kristin Hannah's novel The Women, which tells the story of Frankie McGrath, a nurse in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. It follows her traumatic experience in combat, her complex relationships with her comrades and her thwarted love affairs, as well as her difficult return to civilian life and her fight for recognition of women's service during the war. The story explores themes of war, grief, friendship and self-discovery. The excerpt includes letters from Frankie and her loved ones, illustrating the impact of the war on their lives. Finally, the text presents a brief biography of the author.

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