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In "The Women," Kristin Hannah unveils Vietnam's forgotten heroines - nurses who faced war's horror then erasure at home. Bill Gates calls it "a great Vietnam War novel," while 1.5 million readers agree. What silenced stories await in this #1 bestseller that made Stephen King take notice?
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When Duty Calls: A Nation's Forgotten Heroines
In the shadow of the Vietnam War, a generation of American women answered their country's call, only to return to a nation that denied their very existence in the conflict. Twenty-year-old Frances "Frankie" McGrath embodies this forgotten history. Raised in privilege on California's Coronado Island in 1966, Frankie's comfortable life revolves around nursing school and her close-knit family, especially her beloved brother Finley. When he enlists in the Navy and ships out to Vietnam, Frankie's world begins to expand beyond the traditional expectations placed on women of her era. A chance encounter with a wounded soldier-saved by a nurse at the Twelfth Evac Hospital in Vietnam-ignites something in her. Could she make a difference too? Could women truly be heroes? Tragedy strikes when naval officers arrive with news of Finley's death in combat. Standing on the beach where they once played as children, Frankie's mother begs her not to enlist, but Frankie's mind is made up. "I can't undo it," she explains, torn between family loyalty and a growing sense of purpose. Her mother's parting words-"Those were your brother's last words to me"-haunt Frankie as she prepares to enter a world that will forever change her. What begins as an idealistic mission to honor her brother transforms into a journey through trauma, resilience, and the fight for recognition that thousands of real women veterans would face for decades to come.
Into the Inferno: The Reality of War
Bonds Forged in Fire: Finding Connection Amid Chaos
Coming Home to Silence: The Return No One Prepared For
Sisterhood of the Uniform: When No One Else Understands
Reclaiming Their Story: The Fight for Recognition
We Were There: A Legacy Reclaimed
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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