Reading THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah - NO Spoilers | Reading Vlog | Popular Historical Fiction

[@Lauren_Jeanne_]

Kristen Hannah has suuuuch a way of taking actual historical events and make you really connect and care about it!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yes!

[@Lauren_Jeanne_]

“Thank God for girlfriends in this crazy chaotic world” 🙌🏻😭 yes!!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Facts!

[@Veronica.Roni.V]

Our Vietnam Vets have been so miss treated for way too many years. They put their lives on the line for ALL AMERICANS to have or keep our freedom.❤ 🤍💙 thank you Amanda great vlog.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Amen sister. Thank you ♥️

[@beckyfaith1070]

I couldn’t put this book down. It was raw! And Kristin Hannah puts you right in the middle of it. It’s like you’re there! You feel the heat and the humidity, the chaos, the trauma!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yes!!

[@MorgansEndlessBookshelf]

The way that Vietnam veterans were treated is, in my opinion, one of the most shameful things in our country's history.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yes! So sad!😭

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Agreed!!

[@susanfryman5156]

It was definitely a traumatic book, realistic and worth the read. So sad her parents treated Frankie and her work so poorly since she was a woman. I was so ashamed of the American citizens for their treatment of our Vietnam Vets. I really loved the ending. I gave it 5 stars. As I listened to your vlog, I kept praying you wouldn’t give up on this. Love your channel. It’s always a welcome boost to my day. Thank you.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thanks friend! Yes it was such an important story. I was also ashamed at that too sister

[@BetsyAndTheBooks]

The sun coming in making you look like angel! Gods light is truly shining on you!! ☀️☀️☀️☀️😇😇😇

[@BookLoverAmanda]

️☀️☀️😇😇😇

[@BetsyAndTheBooks]

I was so excited you decided to do a reading vlog on this book cause I wasn’t sure if I would like this. I’m currently number 250 in line to get it in the library. I had an uncle on my dad’s side of the family that fought in the Vietnam war and afterward he suffered from ptsd and end up ending his life over it. This was all when I was too young to understand but my dad talks about him a lot and said they treated the veterans of the Vietnam war bad which is so sad! That’s the reason why I’m so interested in reading it. I think despite all the trigger warnings I will still read it.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you for sharing this Betsy. My heart. I had to hear that. So sad. I think you would enjoy this book yes.

[@francesneumann2124]

WOW!!! I have been toying with the idea of reading this book. After this vlog, it is a must. I have never read anything by Kristin Hannah, and this sounds like a good place to start. In college, over forty years ago, I took a course entitled HISTORY OF THE SIXTIES. It left an impression on me that has never left me. The Vietnam Nam War and how our military was treated when they returned has always held a special place in my heart. As always, thank you for the honest review. Have a fantastic weekend with the family, and take some time for yourself. Whenever I have an emotional read, I have to take a break from reading. ❤❤❤

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you Frances, yes this was so impactful.

[@bethanysbookshelf]

I loved The Four Winds, it’s the only one I’ve read of hers so far. It was hard too though. Just a lot of heartache. The Women is on my shelf!

[@AuntieMYC]

Thank you for this vlog. I originally planned on reading this but I’m very sensitive to violence and trauma so had already made up my mind not to read it. I loved your thoughts and how you were able to talk about the important points and themes without spoilers for those that will read the book.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you friend! Yeah I really wanted to make sure to let people know about the content in the book so everyone can decide for themselves for sure!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@AlmasBookJourney]

I just got to part 2 in this book. I agree with you that she needed her friends Ethel and Barb! Lots of tears in these last several chapters. I will come back and watch the rest of this vlog after I finish the book.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

🙌🏼yes sister!

[@courters521]

My uncle was a soldier in the Vietnam War and I interviewed him for a project in high school so I’m excited to read this book to learn a little more.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh I love that friend!

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

10:46 the tears 😭😭the Vietnam war/time period was horrible. Such tragedy but friendship in the midst of that. “Thank God for girlfriends in this crazy world” This🔥👏🏾😭

[@Angela-it2tb]

This book was amazing ❤❤❤for me I understand your reasons for not giving it 5 stars but it was an all time favorite for me! I loved Frankie and just wanted to see her happy😊as well! I haven’t read a story like this in a long time it was a journey that was well worth it! You have to read the Nightingale next!!!’

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I am sooo glad you loved it! Girl the ending had meeee😭💖♥️ yeah the stuff about Rye I wasn’t crazy about 🤪 but what a JOURNEY! Everyone tells me The Nightingale is great yeah!

[@veronicamaria2730]

You did a great job of reviewing "The Women" without spoilers. I've just begun the book, and am curious how the author handles PTSD. Thank you Amanda! 🌻❤️

[@OceanaGottaReadEmAll]

The sun at the beginning🌞

[@BookLoverAmanda]

🌞🌞🌞

[@somero2350]

Girl I loved this book. And all of her stories. If it's Kristin Hannah I'm reading it.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yea!! I have a lot of her books. What is your favorite so far? I might try The Nightingale next by her!

[@somero2350]

The nightingale is my favorite. So good.

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

Informative and powerful read 🔥💜

[@Lauren_Jeanne_]

We love a real life vlog!! 🙌🏻🥰💕

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yes girl!

[@veronicamaria2730]

You covered "The Women" so well, and without spoilers! I've just begun to read this book, and can hardly wait until Sunday to really dig into it. I am curious to see how PTSD is handled by the author. Thank you, Amanda! 🌻❤️

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you sister!

[@jennifermcclurkan9274]

Yes, I need this book. And I'll see if my library has more by her.

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

25:16 the tears 😭😭😭🔥🔥wow yeah I want to cry now too 😅😅👀👀💜💜

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

Great vlog Amanda loved your reaction and thank you for sharing your thoughts! I’m definitely going to read this. 👏🏾💜

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you sis

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Speechless from the emotions ❤

[@Readingindarknesss]

I love the nughtengale but my favorite is winter garden! Most disagree but I totally stand by it!! I love Kristin Hannah!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh good deal!! Thanks!!!

[@bethanywhite7904]

The Winter Garden is my favorite of her books that I have read so far!

[@Readingindarknesss]

I just finished reading the women. I actually read it and watched your video in tandem. I stopped where you stopped and listened to your reaction! For the record, I also was very angry at a certain man!!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh I love this sister! Thank you ! Yesssss I was like come on dude….he needed the petty pen I got lol 😂

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

The women let’s goo🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jennifermcclurkan9274]

Thankyou for this review.

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

22:10 the reaction 🤣🤣💀Frankie stop it GWORL 😅😅👀☕️☕️

[@OceanaGottaReadEmAll]

You did a great job with this vlog Amanda❤❤❤

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you sister!

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

Oof the relationship stuff 😞😞👏🏾☕️but also so sad. You’ve influenced me Amanda now I gotta read this book 👏🏾👏🏾💯

[@robinkirk1821]

Amanda, you did amazing on this vlog! Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us! ❤ I love every book I’ve read by Kristin Hannah. And I think I’ve read four so far. My favorite will always be The Great Alone. Have you read that one?

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you!! Yes I really liked that one too! That’s the only other one I’ve read by her. So good.

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

Wow, I haven't read The Women, but becaues of your reactions, I can understand now why it's so popular.

[@susanfryman5156]

I just finished the audio ARC of Love in Tandem. Much different than what I usually read. I loved it. A true Hoot.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I finished today too! I really enjoyed it. 4 stars. Vlog for it coming Monday

[@susanfryman5156]

Looking forward to your vlog

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

All the tears 😭😭😭

[@psalm19creations]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts in this vlog! I have The Women sitting on my shelf and just haven't had a chance to get to it yet, but I need to soon. I've read several Kristin Hannah books and, of the ones on your shelf, I would most recommend Firefly Lane and The Nightingale. Firefly Lane is a story of two girls who meet and become friends when they're 13 and then the story follows them over the next 30 years. There are a couple of sex scenes (a bit graphic, unfortunately, but not too long from what I remember), some language, and a brief SA scene, so just know that going in. But their friendship is a rollercoaster as they come from very different backgrounds and choose very different life paths. Also, Fly Away is a sequel to Firefly Lane, so don't read that one yet. I can't remember specific content for The Nightingale, so unfortunately I'm no help there, though I know there is some language.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thanks for the info sister!

[@susanfryman5156]

I agree with you about the swearing and love scenes in The Women, because I usually DNF books with that. So thankful I didn’t in this case.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yeah! It’s hard to explain ain’t it! such a good story despite those things

[@miriamelizabethreads]

I need to read this book!!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yes girl!

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Developments 👀👀

[@protagonistspub]

Starting it now 😊

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Love to see it!

[@robinkirk1821]

Ok, I just heard you say you read The Great Alone. 😂 But if you haven’t read The Nightingale, I’d recommend that one next! 😉

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yesss

[@carlyhunt5339]

This sounds like a very interesting story. My dad served in Vietnam and he has got some stories 😢

[@BookLoverAmanda]

It was such a learning experience for me reading through it sis.

[@Lauren_Jeanne_]

So excited to watch 🥰🥰

[@BookLoverAmanda]

🥰🥰

[@laurenteague3705]

We buddy reading The Nightingale!! I probably won’t read The Women due to the violence. I know myself. lol.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

YESSS

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Still need to read Kristin Hannah

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

The Petty pen for one of these men 😅😅🤣🤣💀.. oop ☕️

[@BookLoverAmanda]

girrrrrl

[@Veronica.Roni.V]

Just starting this 😊 vlog. I LOVED The Nightingale by her. I read Four Winds and I was not a fan of how she delivered that story. ( I said I wouldn't read anymore of her work) buttttt if you like it I may be willing to see what this one is about. ❤❤

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thanks girl!

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Need the petty pen for one of the men 😂😂

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Girl like 10 petty pens💀

[@jennifermcclurkan9274]

Amanda, I think I may give this author a chance.

[@jennifermcclurkan9274]

Amanda, have you ever read Jodi Picoult?

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I havent!

[@jennifermcclurkan9274]

@@BookLoverAmanda I don't really want to recommend her because she may have sex scenes in her books. But the one and only book I read by her so far didnt. It's My Sister's Keeper. I'm gonna try another one to see how she writes.

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

The Vietnam War was a terrible time 💔💔

[@BookLoverAmanda]

So true sis😭

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Frankie messy 👀👀

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hello there hey you

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Unhinged 😂

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

$20 later 💀💀🤣🤣

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Her relationships aren't great 😢

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

You can't even say 😂