Kristin Hannah’s “The Women:” Honoring the Female Veterans of the Vietnam War | Amanpour and Company

[@MargaretDebien-og2xd]

Retired female U.S. Navy officer, served at same time as "Frankie." So much is familiar but so much is also new to me. Cannot put this book down.

[@tishadougherty9303]

Thank you for your service!

[@sherrycooper8764]

Thank you for serving!!❤

[@noradhussey]

Reading it now as a retired Army nurse. Excellent

[@sherrycooper8764]

Thank you for serving❤

[@michellesparklespinnock8709]

Thank you for your service

[@wendycomiskey4363]

A wonderful novel! Hard for me to read because my husband was badly injured in Vietnam. He made it home and lived for 25 years after but passed away due to his injuries at age 44. He very rarely complained about the pain those injuries caused. I didn’t realize until I read this book how terribly the nurses were treated and not valued. A terrible and sham of a war!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Walter, thank you for airing this interview with Kristin Hannah. I have read several of her books. I find them well researched and very well written. I will be buying her latest book, “The Women”.

[@teresalegler2777]

Thank you for sharing this interview. I too remember the bracelets of the MIA’s, from the ‘60’s. Upon graduating from high school, a friend told me she had joined the military. She too wanted to be a nurse. Somehow, I lost contact. I can only imagine what she experienced. So many soldiers and nurses were permanently shaped by the war. Thanks to all those who served.

[@kemcadams7210]

Im from the same era and was very affected by the people in my community going to "Nam and those who did not return. My cousin was stationed in the Philipines and didnt return to the states until the 90s. When I was in college a fellow student was doing research on the women who went to vietnam many of whom i assume were nurses too

[@debl9999]

I have read many of her books. I think this is the best yet. It was fabulous. Probably one of the best books I have ever read. I also have my bracelet and think of that soldier often. I had to look at her references to see what she used. I now have some of those books on my want to read list.

[@postanimaluseworldpauw8287]

Read 'The Women' for my pickleball book club. Hosting our discussion this coming Monday. This is the first Hannah book I've read. Came of age during the Vietnam War and am ashamed to say that I made the mistake - like many others - of not appreciating what our soldiers did during the war. I disagreed then, and still do, about getting into that war, but was misguided in my youthful ignorance in holding the low level soldiers accountable. As in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, decisions were made by people who would likely never have to personally experience the horrors of war. I am grateful for the education Hannah provides in telling this important story of the female nurses who served in combat zones.

[@meowtotheworld4801]

Did you know Kristen Hannah lives in Bainbridge Island, WA which is where pickleball was invented?

[@postanimaluseworldpauw8287]

@@meowtotheworld4801 Thanks. I didn't know that is where she lives, but I did know that pickleball was 'invented' on Bainbridge Island. PB saved me during the pandemic. Sometimes it was my only opportunity to get together with others.

[@susanwest2522]

I appreciated your honest comment. I, too, came of age during that time. I was a Flight Attendant, though, so I saw many tearful goodbyes and joyous reunions. I've never forgotten those days. Btw, The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah is fabulous! I recommend it!"

[@SuzanneMcA]

@@susanwest2522 Thank you Susan for the recommendation. This was the first Hannah book I've read. Others have suggested The Nightengale. I just started Demon Copperhead, so won't be picking up another for a little while. 🙂

[@michaelmerline4582]

One my unexpected discovery in D.C. is the statue of the nurses tending fallen soldier in the field, tucked away in a corner near the Viet Nam Memorial.

[@ritamora6875]

I couldn't stop from crying as I read the part of the soldiers being treated. My husband was injured back in April of '69. He stepped on a landmine. He lost both legs above the knee and his left arm above the elbow. I thank God that he was not set aside to be left to die like some characters in the book. I have so much respect for the nurses that took care of him and who incouraged him to write to me and ask me to wait for him.

[@bonniemiller4041]

It sounds wonderful, Kristen. Congratulations!

[@sharonaerneckeaitchison4500]

The Women is a fabulous read ... and while a novel, certainly speaks of truth.

[@sherylsoleimani7158]

Wonderful author amazing book!

[@marybarker2521]

Absolutely loved the Women by Kristin Hannah. Kristin Hannah is one of the best authors we have today.

[@sherrycooper8764]

What a great interview!! I'm right in the middle of reading "The Women" and just loved hearing her talk about her reason why..... I love historical fiction books! Thank you for helping us Remember ❤ 9/4/24

[@NataliaZarina]

Fantastic interview

[@gordontownsend8439]

I don't know how you managed to convey the depth of emotion you did but as a combat veteran I found this book very difficult to read. It was very true to my experience coming home to the anger or indifference to what I had been thru by family and friends. Even my family didn't want to talk about about Vietnam. I stayed drunk for 10 years after coming home. Home was harder than the war I could absolutely identify with those feelings. The nurses and even the red cross donut dollies went thru hell and were loved and appreciated by the soldiers. Civilians will never know or understand. So I wear my veteran hat proudly today. I want them to know we're still out there! Vietnam is still killing us but we're still fighting,

[@yvonnecamperriovista225]

I’m looking forward to reading it.

[@GinaMontefusco-w6t]

Can't wait to read this! Love your books 📚

[@stvinney]

This is truly great so far I started it on Friday and if I hadn't been so busy I probably would be finishing it right now

[@natrisp6809]

Absolutely loved the book and it has really opened my eyes to unknown history I will definitely be doing additional reading 📖

[@blakelannon6201]

Thank you for this BOOK. And the USA history of war……

[@TheCdecisneros]

A Florida legislator said he would've voted for the ERA if he had known that women served in the military....

[@barbaradobson9298]

Great topic… but this author is popular and that’s enough said.

[@rezakarampour6286]

' They Don't Hate Us For Our Freedom . '

[@incisivecommenter5974]

They hate because they hate us.

[@MarrianBrown]

Dr. Kristin, where the F is the movie! Where the F is the Movie! Nightingale

[@ImranulHaqKhan]

This is a very timely book as it seems we may be about to send our boys to defend Israel's interests. Again after sacrificing lives in Iraq.

[@lelandweinberg9522]

Great book & interview, but starting showing students protesting the Gaza war & thousands sympathizing with Hamas & comparing to justified Vietnam War protesters is an obsenity to young Israeli soldiers who are dying every day.

[@wmlundine]

...persistent mythology ✌️

[@incisivecommenter5974]

"Mythology"? Hmm no. Lol

[@Fran-eg2fs]

It’s disappointing that u would equate the Hamas sympathizers with the anti war Vietnam protesters It’s actually disgusting… U need to stop antisemitic propaganda and view what started the war and the brutality of Hamas Do u want them as your neighbors