Book Summary: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah

Shannon Battle
4 min readMar 20, 2024

Kristin Hannah’s “The Women” serves up a powerful tale of love, loss, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of small-town Washington, it’s a journey through the highs and lows of family life, with Kathryn at the helm. As she searches for her missing mom, Kathryn’s forced to confront her own demons and come to terms with the messy tapestry of her past. But through it all, she finds solace in the bonds of friendship and the healing power of forgiveness. It’s a story that’ll tug at your heartstrings and stick with you long after you’ve turned the final page.

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Chapter 1:
Kristin Hannah’s “The Women” kicks off with a gripping introduction to our leading lady, Kathryn. She’s a top-notch lawyer in Seattle, but her personal life is a hot mess. Fresh off a divorce and watching her daughter Abby slip away, Kathryn’s dealing with her mom’s Alzheimer’s on top of it all. Then, bam! A call from her estranged sister, Hannah, drops the bombshell that their mom has gone AWOL from her care home. And just like that, Kathryn’s off on a trip back to her hometown of Fairfield, Washington.

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Shannon Battle

I will write about the dynamic realm of Public Health, Medicine, & Technology. I am for a healthier, equitable future. https://ko-fi.com/shanthemd