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Kristin Hannah's book is a powerful historical fiction that follows the story of the people of the Dirty 30 during the Great Depression. It is heartbreaking and heartbreaking, with many parallels to today's struggles. It is a fast-paced and compelling read, and is sure to change readers' lives.
"The Bestselling Hardcover Novel of the Year."--Publishers Weekly From the number-one bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes a powerful American epic about love and heroism and hope, set during the Great Depression, a time when the country was in crisis and at war with itself, when millions were out of work and eve…
"The Bestselling Hardcover Novel of the Year."--Publishers Weekly From the number-one bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes a powerful American epic about love and heroism and hope, set during the Great Depression, a time when the country was in crisis and at war with itself, when millions were out of work and even the land seemed to have turned against them. "My land tells its story if you listen. The story of our family." Texas, 1921. A time of abundance. The Great War is over, the bounty of the land is plentiful, and America is on the brink of a new and optimistic era. But for Elsa Wolcott, deemed too old to marry in a time when marriage is a woman's only option, the future seems bleak. Until the night she meets Rafe Martinelli and decides to change the direction of her life. With her reputation in ruin, there is only one respectable choice: marriage to a man she barely knows. By 1934, the world has changed; millions are out of work and drought has devastated the Great Plains. Farmers are fighting to keep their land and their livelihoods as crops fail and water dries up and the earth cracks open. Dust storms roll relentlessly across the plains. Everything on the Martinelli farm is dying, including Elsa's tenuous marriage; each day is a desperate battle against nature and a fight to keep her children alive. In this uncertain and perilous time, Elsa--like so many of her neighbors--must make an agonizing choice: fight for the land she loves or leave it behind and go west, to California, in search of a better life for her family. The Four Winds is a rich, sweeping novel that stunningly brings to life the Great Depression and the people who lived through it--the harsh realities that divided us as a nation and the enduring battle between the haves and the have-nots. A testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit to survive adversity, The Four Winds is an indelible portrait of America and the American dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman whose courage and sacrifice will come to define a generation.Author: Kristin HannahPublisher: St. Martin's PressPublished: 02/02/2021Pages: 464Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.62lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.40w x 1.70dISBN: 9781250178602Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 18Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 515440 / Four WindsReview Citation(s): Booklist 10/15/2020 pg. 32Publishers Weekly 11/09/2020Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2020Library Journal 02/01/2021 pg. 80Shelf Awareness 02/19/2021About the AuthorKRISTIN HANNAH is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Nightingale and The Great Alone. A former lawyer turned writer, she lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest.
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Kristin Hannah's book is a powerful historical fiction that follows the story of the people of the Dirty 30 during the Great Depression. It is heartbreaking and heartbreaking, with many parallels to today's struggles. It is a fast-paced and compelling read, and is sure to change readers' lives.
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- Engaging storyline
- Strong female leads
- Insightful historical perspective
- Beautiful cover design
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- Depressing content
- Political views may not appeal to everyone
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"The Bestselling Hardcover Novel of the Year."--Publishers Weekly From the number-one bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes a powerful American epic about love and heroism and hope, set during the Great Depression, a time when the country was in crisis and at war with itself, when millions were out of work and even the land seemed to have turned against them. "My land tells its story if you listen. The story of our family." Texas, 1921. A time of abundance. The Great War is over, the bounty of the land is plentiful, and America is on the brink of a new and optimistic era. But for Elsa Wolcott, deemed too old to marry in a time when marriage is a woman's only option, the future seems bleak. Until the night she meets Rafe Martinelli and decides to change the direction of her life. With her reputation in ruin, there is only one respectable choice: marriage to a man she barely knows. By 1934, the world has changed; millions are out of work and drought has devastated the Great Plains. Farmers are fighting to keep their land and their livelihoods as crops fail and water dries up and the earth cracks open. Dust storms roll relentlessly across the plains. Everything on the Martinelli farm is dying, including Elsa's tenuous marriage; each day is a desperate battle against nature and a fight to keep her children alive. In this uncertain and perilous time, Elsa--like so many of her neighbors--must make an agonizing choice: fight for the land she loves or leave it behind and go west, to California, in search of a better life for her family. The Four Winds is a rich, sweeping novel that stunningly brings to life the Great Depression and the people who lived through it--the harsh realities that divided us as a nation and the enduring battle between the haves and the have-nots. A testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit to survive adversity, The Four Winds is an indelible portrait of America and the American dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman whose courage and sacrifice will come to define a generation.Author: Kristin HannahPublisher: St. Martin's PressPublished: 02/02/2021Pages: 464Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.62lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.40w x 1.70dISBN: 9781250178602Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 18Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 515440 / Four WindsReview Citation(s): Booklist 10/15/2020 pg. 32Publishers Weekly 11/09/2020Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2020Library Journal 02/01/2021 pg. 80Shelf Awareness 02/19/2021About the AuthorKRISTIN HANNAH is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Nightingale and The Great Alone. A former lawyer turned writer, she lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest.