The Four Winds, an instant New York Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, is a deeply moving story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the bestselling author of The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah.
‘Powerful and compelling’ - Delia Owens, author of Where The Crawdads Sing
'Kristin Hannah is a classic storyteller and The Four Winds sees her at the top of her game' - Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Libarary.
She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times . . .
Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds.
Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess?
From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds, Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love.
Praise for Kristin Hannah:
‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival’ - Kate Morton
‘A masterclass’ - Karen Swan
****
What listeners LOVE about The Four Winds
'Gripping and captivating . . . heartbreaking and inspiring'
'We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. Beautiful'
'BRAVO to the author, this is her best work yet'
'This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous. I absolutely loved this book!'
© 2021 Macmillan (Lydbog): 9781529054613
Release date
Lydbog: 4. februar 2021
The Four Winds, an instant New York Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, is a deeply moving story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the bestselling author of The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah.
‘Powerful and compelling’ - Delia Owens, author of Where The Crawdads Sing
'Kristin Hannah is a classic storyteller and The Four Winds sees her at the top of her game' - Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Libarary.
She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times . . .
Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds.
Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess?
From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds, Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love.
Praise for Kristin Hannah:
‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival’ - Kate Morton
‘A masterclass’ - Karen Swan
****
What listeners LOVE about The Four Winds
'Gripping and captivating . . . heartbreaking and inspiring'
'We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. Beautiful'
'BRAVO to the author, this is her best work yet'
'This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous. I absolutely loved this book!'
© 2021 Macmillan (Lydbog): 9781529054613
Release date
Lydbog: 4. februar 2021
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Susanne April
26. feb. 2021
En helt fantastisk fortælling der bliver bragt til live af en dygtig oplæser. Must read!
Silke
11. sep. 2021
Minder om “Vredens druer” (The Grapes of Wrath), derfor god kilde til en skildring af USA’s historie når det gælder “de brølende 20ere”, “den store depression (1930’erne)”. Utrolig smuk skrevet og rørende historie. En bog, hvis historie såvel som budskab, gør at man på ny - trods alt det negative i ens liv - lærer at værdsætte ens tilværelse.
K
11. jul. 2021
Barsk bog. Om fundamentale ting i livet og om kampe vi måske har glemt nogen kæmpede for vores generation ..Godt skrevet og Julia Whelan er en fænomenal oplæser.
Barb
12. aug. 2021
For anden gang to af mine fern stjerner går til den fabelagtige oplæser af bogen, som enhver amerikaner burde læse/høre. Ikke fordi den er et litterært mesterværk, men fordi den fortæller en meget vigtig historie om folk i USA.
Helle
15. apr. 2021
What an amazing and inspiring book totally love it
Anne-Lise
4. nov. 2021
Interessant, god beskrivelse af menneskers forskelligheder.
Annalea
18. jul. 2022
En virkelig fangende historie, man får lyst til at høre mere.
Kristin
14. sep. 2021
Rigtig godt både skrevet og oplæst🌹🌹
Susanne
22. mar. 2022
En fortælling af format, der beskriver en periode i amerikansk historie, jeg kender meget lidt til. En flydende prosa, der på fornem vis følger historien. Gode og identificerbare karakterer.Fremragende oplæser. Snyd ikke dig selv for interviewet efter forfatterens bemærkninger.
Karin
15. sep. 2021
Realistisk, medrivende roman med troværdige personer om “The Great Depression” i 20’erne og 30’erne i USA. Om håb, overlevelse og familiebånd! Fantastisk dejlig oplæser!
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