The Women
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desertcart.co.jp: The Women : Hannah, Kristin: Foreign Language Books Review: Unsung heroines - Powerful, sad, heartbreaking but heartwarming story of unsung heroines. A must read for anyone who lived through that terrible time as well as all people who need a history lesson about the toll the Vietnam war took on all Americans. Review: (2024-107th Book) Stories of combat nurses in the Vietnam Wars buried in History - . In 1966, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, raised as the daughter of a real estate entrepreneur on Coronado Island, across from San Diego, is studying nursing at a local college. Seeing her brother, Finley, enlist in the Navy and head to Vietnam, she wonders if she could also contribute to her country in some way and decides to become a combat nurse and cross the ocean. However, as the situation in Vietnam intensifies, Frankie faces harsh experiences in a hospital deep in the jungle. ----------------- This is a historical fiction novel by American author Kristin Hannah, which became a bestseller when it was released in February 2024. It also made headlines when Bill Gates selected it as one of the "four books to read in the summer of 2024," prompting me to pick it up. I have some historical knowledge that many young American men who believed in the fight against communism went to the front lines and were greatly wounded, and that there was a fierce anti-war movement within the United States. However, unlike the more recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, I had no knowledge or imagination that there were American women in the military during the Vietnam War. Kristin Hannah wrote this novel for readers like me, after conducting thorough research. In Part 1, Frankie, who has neither experience nor achievements, is depicted as growing stronger as a person while experiencing the horrors of war. In Part 2, Frankie is shunned as a shameful person who participated in the war, not only by anti-war activists but also by her family after returning home. Moreover, she is overlooked by male veterans who claim that there were no American women in that war. The painful experiences of such female veterans, who receive no recognition and further suffer from PTSD while their lives fall apart, are portrayed with an unflinching brushstroke. This can also be seen as one form of the tragedy brought about by war. The joy of reading historical fiction lies in being able to learn the details of historical facts that were only vaguely known. The change in America's awareness of war from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, the social situation, and pop culture in the United States at the time, are vividly depicted, allowing you to feel the air and smell of a world that passed by about half a century ago. This is the second time I have read Kristin Hannah's work, following "The Great Alone," which also depicted the tragedy of the Vietnam War continuing to destroy the human spirit and life even after the end of combat, set against the backdrop of Alaska's great wilderness. Perhaps Kristin Hannah's characteristic style is that she gently uncovers the lives of women, in particular, that have been buried in history. Her other masterpiece, "The Four Winds," set during the Great Depression, also seems to have received high praise. I would like to read it if I have the opportunity. .
| Amazon Bestseller | #23,567 in Foreign Language Books ( See Top 100 in Foreign Language Books ) #12 in Women's Friendship Fiction #74 in War Fiction #322 in Historical Fiction (Foreign Language Books) |
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D**R
Unsung heroines
Powerful, sad, heartbreaking but heartwarming story of unsung heroines. A must read for anyone who lived through that terrible time as well as all people who need a history lesson about the toll the Vietnam war took on all Americans.
A**ー
(2024-107th Book) Stories of combat nurses in the Vietnam Wars buried in History
. In 1966, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, raised as the daughter of a real estate entrepreneur on Coronado Island, across from San Diego, is studying nursing at a local college. Seeing her brother, Finley, enlist in the Navy and head to Vietnam, she wonders if she could also contribute to her country in some way and decides to become a combat nurse and cross the ocean. However, as the situation in Vietnam intensifies, Frankie faces harsh experiences in a hospital deep in the jungle. ----------------- This is a historical fiction novel by American author Kristin Hannah, which became a bestseller when it was released in February 2024. It also made headlines when Bill Gates selected it as one of the "four books to read in the summer of 2024," prompting me to pick it up. I have some historical knowledge that many young American men who believed in the fight against communism went to the front lines and were greatly wounded, and that there was a fierce anti-war movement within the United States. However, unlike the more recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, I had no knowledge or imagination that there were American women in the military during the Vietnam War. Kristin Hannah wrote this novel for readers like me, after conducting thorough research. In Part 1, Frankie, who has neither experience nor achievements, is depicted as growing stronger as a person while experiencing the horrors of war. In Part 2, Frankie is shunned as a shameful person who participated in the war, not only by anti-war activists but also by her family after returning home. Moreover, she is overlooked by male veterans who claim that there were no American women in that war. The painful experiences of such female veterans, who receive no recognition and further suffer from PTSD while their lives fall apart, are portrayed with an unflinching brushstroke. This can also be seen as one form of the tragedy brought about by war. The joy of reading historical fiction lies in being able to learn the details of historical facts that were only vaguely known. The change in America's awareness of war from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, the social situation, and pop culture in the United States at the time, are vividly depicted, allowing you to feel the air and smell of a world that passed by about half a century ago. This is the second time I have read Kristin Hannah's work, following "The Great Alone," which also depicted the tragedy of the Vietnam War continuing to destroy the human spirit and life even after the end of combat, set against the backdrop of Alaska's great wilderness. Perhaps Kristin Hannah's characteristic style is that she gently uncovers the lives of women, in particular, that have been buried in history. Her other masterpiece, "The Four Winds," set during the Great Depression, also seems to have received high praise. I would like to read it if I have the opportunity. .
ま**ち
ナイチンゲールを読んでこの作家を知り他の作品も読んでみようと思った。 ベトナム戦争に派遣された看護師がこの本の主役である。 ベトナムで彼女たちが地獄をみたのは勿論の事、帰国後もPTSDや周囲の無理解に苦しめられるという事実を理解していなかった。従軍した兵士は注目され時に称えられるが、彼らを裏で支えた看護師の存在は認識されていなかった。 しかし彼女たちも間違いなくそこにおり、命を賭して国に尽くしていたということを忘れないようにしたい。
P**T
ベトナム戦争に従軍看護婦として志願したフランキー。 過酷な戦争の中、看護婦として成長し、共に働く女性たちと固い友情で結ばれる。 帰国後は、戦争に行ったことが称賛されるどころが、差別に直面。 帰還した兵士たちとは違い、支援も受けられない。 次々と主人公が不幸に見舞われ、どうなるのことかと気をもみました。 クリスティン・ハナらしく、すごくメロドラマチックなストーリー。 でもベトナム戦争や従軍看護婦について知ったことも多くお勧めの一冊。
石**郎
この本を買って最初の十数ページだけ読んでその先は読まずにしばらく放置していましたが、最近改めてNYtimesのサイトをチェックしてみたら依然としてよく売れているみたいなので読んでみました。 Part One ではベトナム戦争でFrankieが過酷な状況の中で成長する過程が描かれています。Part One だけで完結してもそれなりの作品になりますが、この作品の主題はPart Twoにあります。兵士のPTSDはたびたびマスコミでも取り上げられますが、この作品中の Frankie も指摘しているようにcombat nurseたちのPTSDはあまり注目されていないように思います。帰国後のFrankie が幸福になるチャンスをつかみそうになるたびに何度も何度もそれが妨げられてしまい、Frankie に感情移入しながら読んでいると絶望的になりますが、そのたびにベトナムでFrankie と一緒にcombat nurse をしていたBarbやEthelに支えられながらたくましく生きていく姿に感動します。
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最近は多くの女性作家が活躍しているが、偉大な女性作家で浮かぶのはパール・バック（大地）、マーガレット・ミッチェル（風と共に去りぬ）でしょう。著者：クリスティン・ハンナの印象は、前記2名と肩を並べる物語の構想力、時代の描写力、登場人物の表現力と人物への感情移入力が素晴らしい。特に時代背景はベトナム戦争前期から終焉、それに続く米国内での体制派と反体制派の肉親・友人を動詞の激しい憎悪感。主人公の志願看護婦の戦時病院で体験する死と狂気、ベトナム人の悲惨な現実。読み始めるとグイグイと吸い込まれます。本書を知ったのビル・ゲイツ氏のYoutubeから。彼は私と同年代、ベトナム戦争は身近な存在だったので余計に心に響いて来ます。訳本は？と探したのですが、有りません。いつの頃からか、村上春樹風の「存在が有るのか無いのか、観念ばかりで現実の無い文化（小説・TV・映画等）」が主流になった今の日本では、現実と直面しそれを題材とする文化は日本では受けいられないのでしょう。こんな事で良いのか？と私は思います。
C**D
An incredible story, brilliantly told. Kristin tells this story as though actually there and makes such a moving, sad, emotional impact, the telling of a story i was little aware of, even though a child in those years. This was a great bookclub choice, with many facets to discuss; love, infidelity, mortality, morality, addiction, parental disappointment, expectation and joy and happiness in the face of the everyday horrors of reality. You will fall in and out of love with these characters and understand every perspective.
H**L
I admit I'm not an emotional reader. It takes a lot me make me shed tears while reading, but the ending of this book was surprisinly emotional for me. I love reading historical novels, but I knew little about the Vietnam War and its outcomes to the soldiers and nurses who ventured in there in service. A really good book that like many other that I've been reading, show the forgotten role of women in wars that marked a whole generation.
J**E
This book I couldn't put down!!! A fantastic standalone book!!! I went through sooooo many emotions even wanted to throw the book against the wall at a certain point....like arggggg JUST READ IT!!! Then you will understand!!!
B**N
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Riveting Tribute to Courage and Sisterhood The Women by Kristin Hannah is an extraordinary novel that immerses readers in the untold stories of women who served in the Vietnam War. Through the eyes of Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a young nurse from a privileged background, we witness her transformation as she leaves behind her sheltered life to serve in a war-torn country. The narrative delves deep into her experiences, capturing the chaos and camaraderie of the battlefield, as well as the profound challenges faced upon returning home. Hannah masterfully portrays the complexities of war, not just in combat but in the emotional and psychological toll it takes on those who serve. The bond between Frankie and her fellow nurses, Barb and Ethel, is heartwarming and authentic, showcasing the strength found in sisterhood amidst adversity. The novel also addresses the often-overlooked contributions of women in the military, shedding light on their sacrifices and the struggles they faced both during and after the war. The writing is evocative, drawing readers into the turbulent era with vivid descriptions and compelling characters. Hannah’s meticulous research and attention to detail bring authenticity to the story, making it both informative and deeply moving. The Women is a testament to resilience, friendship, and the enduring spirit of those who serve. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction that honors the unsung heroes of our past.
X**.
Me gustó mucho, la historia es dura, escrita de forma que se lee fácilmente, muchas emociones, toca temas difíciles de forma entretenida y que invita a seguir leyendo.
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