Join F&F hosts as they interview Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of over 20 novels, discussing her book The Women. They explore the importance of pushing boundaries in writing, celebrate marginalized stories, and uncover the shocking treatment of female veterans in the Vietnam War. Also, they discuss upcoming releases and the significance of pre-ordering books.
The novel highlights the power of female friendship as a support system in difficult circumstances of life.
It sheds light on the lack of understanding and support for women veterans from the Vietnam War, particularly in relation to PTSD.
The story explores vivid landscapes of Vietnam and Southern California in the 1960s, depicting the horrors and challenges faced by soldiers in the war.
Deep dives
The Power of Female Friendship
The novel explores the power of female friendship, emphasizing its importance in the face of difficult circumstances and as a support system in life.
The Women Veterans and PTSD
The book delves into the experiences of women veterans from the Vietnam War and sheds light on the lack of understanding and support they received, particularly in relation to PTSD.
Historical Context and Setting
The story is set in Southern California in the 1960s and also explores the vivid and contrasting landscapes of Vietnam, depicting the horrors and challenges faced by soldiers in the war.
Themes of Love and Perseverance
The novel explores various forms of love, including romantic love, love between parents and children, and the power of friendship. It also delves into the theme of perseverance, showing how characters overcome challenges and find strength.
Writing Process and Challenges
The author discusses her writing process, including the evolution of her writing style and themes over the years. She also shares the challenges she faced while writing the book and the importance of working with a trusted editor.
Join all four F&F hosts—Patti Callahan Henry, Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel & Kristy Woodson Harvey—on the 200th episode of our Wed night web show as they interview our Featured Guest for January, Kristin Hannah, about our F&F Pick of the Month, THE WOMEN! Kristin Hannah is the award-winning and bestselling author of more than 20 novels including the international blockbuster, The Nightingale, the instant No.1 NYT bestsellers The Great Alone and The Four Winds, and Firefly Lane, which was the No.1 Netflix series around the world the week it came out. Her novels have hit the NYT, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Indie bookstores’ bestseller lists; won the People’s Choice award for best fiction; been named Book of the Year by Book Of the Month Club; been voted the Best Historical Novel of the Year by Goodreads; been chosen as book club picks by Reese Witherspoon and the TODAY Show; and been highlighted as best books of the year by outlets such as Amazon, iTunes, and Buzzfeed. THE WOMEN (in stores Feb 6) is an intimate and eye-opening portrayal of Army nurses during the Vietnam War, and is at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.