Kristin Hannah was our guest for a very special "Bookreporter Talks To" program. She was in conversation with Bookreporter readers and Carol Fitzgerald about her #1 bestseller, THE WOMEN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On pick. A lot of ground was covered, including Kristin's inspiration for writing the book, why she felt that now was the right time to tell this story, and how she researched the time period.

There was much discussion about the divisiveness of our times now compared to the '60s. How the Vietnam vets were treated when they returned home was another big focus. And the last question spurred the audience to think about what we can do to recognize and support veterans, especially female ones. This was a no-spoilers event, so if you have not read THE WOMEN, you still can enjoy this interview.

Book discussed in this episode:

THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-women-by-kristin-hannah

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