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"We draw our strength from the very despair in which we have been forced to live. We shall endure." -César Chávez
Kristin Hannah delivers another epic story about bravery and survival, family and belonging, and the freedom and expansiveness that comes with stepping into your power.
One of my favorite parts of this story was the development of the mother-daughter relationship between Elsa and Loreda. It felt so real, encompassing both the beautiful intimacy of their bond, as well as the raw, tense, ...more
Kristin Hannah delivers another epic story about bravery and survival, family and belonging, and the freedom and expansiveness that comes with stepping into your power.
One of my favorite parts of this story was the development of the mother-daughter relationship between Elsa and Loreda. It felt so real, encompassing both the beautiful intimacy of their bond, as well as the raw, tense, ...more
Kristin Hannah books always leave me conflicted. The main character, Elsa, annoyed me in the first half of the book. She whined for the first 200 pages about the difficult roadtrip to California, and then when they finally leave, the entire trip takes about a chapter. That was it?
The second half of the book got better. I wish the author had used some of the 450 pages to lengthen the ending. I felt like it ended abruptly (but also not soon enough?) and did not affect me the way it intended. The b ...more
The second half of the book got better. I wish the author had used some of the 450 pages to lengthen the ending. I felt like it ended abruptly (but also not soon enough?) and did not affect me the way it intended. The b ...more
After reading The Nightingale about a year ago, I was so excited to get my hands on The Four Winds. Kristin Hannah did not disappoint- it was such a beautifully written story about a mom’s love for her kids and her determination to get them through the Great Depression. I love how Kristin Hannah highlights the work that women have done throughout history to fight for what is right. It was a tear-jerker but was so moving and powerful.
Beautiful and heartbreaking. A must read.
One of the most depressing books I have ever read, but it is to be expected with Kristin Hannah. It was a slow read for me and it also wasn't one of my favorites by this author.
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OUTSTANDING story of a woman’s struggle to achieve the American dream. The story is thought provoking and one that stays with you.
OUTSTANDING story of a woman’s struggle to achieve the American dream. The story is thought provoking and one that stays with you.
Great book. Her books are always a bit emotionally exhausting but so good!!
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