Kristin Hannah’s The Women is a sweeping, emotional bestseller about the women who served in Vietnam – and the country that overlooked them when they came home. It follows a young nurse whose idealism is tested by war and its long aftermath.
Get the The Women Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat The Women is about
The Women follows Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a sheltered young woman from Southern California who joins the Army Nurse Corps and ships out to Vietnam. Amid the chaos and trauma of a combat hospital, she finds courage, friendship, and a sense of purpose she never expected.
When Frankie returns home, she faces a different battle: a divided country that often denies women even served, and the lasting wounds of what she witnessed. Told in close third person, it’s a moving story about heroism, sisterhood, and survival, shining a light on a generation of women whose service was long ignored.
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Why The Women is great on audio
Hannah’s immersive, emotional storytelling makes the Women audiobook a powerful listen, pulling you into Frankie’s experiences both at war and at home. It’s an absorbing pick for a long drive or a weekend.
Who should listen
For listeners who love historical fiction, emotionally driven sagas, and stories of women’s resilience. It depicts the trauma of war and difficult homecomings, so expect some heavy, affecting material.
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How to listen to The Women
The Women is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the The Women Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
What is The Women about?
A young nurse’s service in the Vietnam War and her difficult return to a country that overlooked the women who served.
How can I listen to The Women audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Is it based on real history?
It’s a work of fiction, but it draws on the real, often overlooked experiences of women who served in Vietnam.
Is it told from one perspective?
Yes – it’s told in the third person, closely following Frankie McGrath.