The Women

by Kristin Hannah · 2024

Kristin Hannah's historical novel about a U.S. Army nurse serving in Vietnam and returning to a divided America.

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Author of The Women, a 2024 historical novel included on Bill Gates's 2024 summer reading list.

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Bill Gates Co-founder, Microsoft; philanthropist

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This terrific novel tells the story of a U.S. Army nurse who serves two tours on the frontlines in Vietnam before returning home to a country rocked by protest and anti-war sentiment.

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Gates Notes · 2024-05-22 · accessed 2026-06-22

Gates Notes first-party page says Gates recommends four books and a TV series for summer 2024 and lists these books with Gates-written comments.

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