Synopsis:

Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances "Frankie" McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.

As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets―and becomes one of―the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost.

But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.

The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm's way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.

What happens at book club?

Our community reads a wide range of books, both fiction and non-fiction. Members enjoy the opportunity to read books they wouldn't normally pick for themselves, whilst at the same time making lasting friendships.

Book Club locations vary, but generally members take turns hosting in their homes or in condo function rooms. Once you have registered for the event, you will be added to a book club WhatsApp group where we will share the location details for the next meet up.

Aside from a juicy guided discussion on the book we've read, everyone knows the best thing about book club is…. the snacks!! Members are invited to bring along a contribution which often involves some wonderful homemade goodies.

Members are also encouraged to bring along books they'd like to exchange with other members, and to come armed with suggestions for our next read.

Come and discover a wide variety of new books and authors with us – we can't wait to welcome you!

Places are limited - register NOW to secure your spot!

The location of the Book Club will be at a host's home and will be shared in a separate on the What's App group. This event is FREE!

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