Books I Make My Husband Read

S2E3 - The Women by Kristin Hannah


Listen Later

In this episode, we dive into Kristin Hannah's powerful novel The Women, a gripping exploration of one woman’s journey through love, loss, and resilience during the Vietnam War. Join us as we unpack the novel’s themes, characters, and unforgettable moments. We’ll share our thoughts, reactions, and — of course — how Jon felt about reading this intense and emotional journey.

Links

  • Official author website (https://kristinhannah.com/)
  • Kristin Hannah on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/54493.Kristin_Hannah)
  • The Women on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305853-the-women)
  • VA Mental Health (https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/)
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://www.nami.org/)
  • National Council for Mental Wellbeing (https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/)
  • National Health America (https://mhanational.org/)

Chapters

  • (01:59) - Content warning
  • (02:41) - Book summary
  • (04:30) - SPOILER ALERT!
  • (04:51) - Jon's review
  • (05:50) - Kristy's review
  • (06:45) - Knowledge going in...
  • (09:35) - Frankie
  • (13:18) - “Women can be heroes too”
  • (15:05) - Ethel & Barb
  • (18:20) - Jamie
  • (21:16) - Rye
  • (26:42) - An un-hero's welcome
  • (30:36) - Rye's manipulation
  • (35:20) - Portrayals of PTSD
  • (37:18) - Oh, Henry...
  • (40:28) - The parental units
  • (44:13) - Kristy's PSA
  • (44:26) - A happy ending?
  • (47:51) - A memorable quote
  • (48:41) - Recommendation
  • (50:33) - Closing time
  • ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Books I Make My Husband ReadBy Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl

    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5

    5

    18 ratings


    More shows like Books I Make My Husband Read

    View all
    What Should I Read Next? by Anne Bogel

    What Should I Read Next?

    5,150 Listeners

    The Bookish Life of Jess and Tori by Jess and Tori

    The Bookish Life of Jess and Tori

    16 Listeners

    Meagan's Book Club Podcast by Meagan Briggs

    Meagan's Book Club Podcast

    50 Listeners