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    The Four Winds
    The Four Winds
    The Four Winds
    Audiobook15 hours

    The Four Winds

    Written by Kristin Hannah

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    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

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    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!'

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPan Macmillan
    Release dateFeb 4, 2021
    ISBN9781529054613
    The Four Winds
    Author

    Kristin Hannah

    KRISTIN HANNAH is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Nightingale, The Great Alone, and The Four Winds. A former lawyer turned writer, she lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest.

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be an excellent and powerful book with a brilliant story and narration. It brings the depression era to life and reveals the realities of big business greed and the mistreatment of migrants. The characters are well-developed and the emotions are deeply felt. The book is described as spellbinding and the audiobook performance is superlative. Overall, readers highly recommend this title and find it to be a captivating and enlightening read.

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    • 5/5
      Just like The Nightingale, we really get into the story by diving into the minds and feeling the emotions of the characters. Everything is so well described. The voices for each character are very well done, the narrator makes you live the story intensely. The topic is great and makes you discover from another perspective this part of history. I loved it! Also the interview of the author and narrator at the end of the book was very interesting.
    • 4/5
      Esta hermoso! Muy enternecedor, algunas partes poco creíbles pero aún así está lindo.
    • 5/5
      Excellent writing, story, and recitation. I can’t wait to listen/hear the next book by Kristin Hannah.
    • 5/5
      OMG this is such a powerfull reading! Amazing story! Highly recomended
    • 4/5
      Great narration, great mother and daughter historical story! The audiobook ends with a 20 min interview with the author and the narrator.
    • 5/5
      Excellent. Brilliantly narrated and don’t forget the tissues. You will fall in love with Elsa.
    • 5/5
      Loved it! Brilliant story, excellent narrator. Did not want this book to end !

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      A great spellbinding book. So real and revealing about big business greed and people's hatred of migrants who don't have the "do re mi" (Woody Guthrie). Superlative performance in the reading!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Wow! This ? brought the depression era to life, in a great narrative and wonderful audible rendition.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      So Hard to listen to and not at the same time. Made me want to investigate more about the great depression. Couldnt help to have a real reflection of how inmigrants are treated now a days. Love a book which stays With me for days.

      1 person found this helpful