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The Four Winds
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
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.
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.
Critic reviews
"Powerful and compelling." (Delia Owens, number one international best-selling author of Where the Crawdads Sing)
"A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival." (Kate Morton)
"A masterclass." (Karen Swan)
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- gill
- 08-02-21
Gripped from start to finish....
An excellent book, graphically depicting the appalling consequences of the drought and depression of America in the 30s. I feel I have lived through it with them. The narration was also among the best I've heard.
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- nora
- 23-02-21
Women s work is never done
I really enjoyed this book
Sad but true a real story of a woman’s heart
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- Gayle
- 31-05-21
Great read
Persevere through the first few chapters and it gets better and better. Could feel the struggle. Some amazing characters. Loved the narration and accents.
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- Maya
- 30-05-21
Loved
Absolutely loved this book - so engaging and interesting, kept me going through many long commutes! Would highly recommend.
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- Jane Smith
- 22-05-21
Emotional and Beautiful!
I loved this book from start to finish and cried throughout from the sheer intensity of emotions it evoked.
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- eda
- 25-08-21
Swept me away
I’d loved The Great Alone - came across it by tracking the narrator and books that she has read - she is THE most wonderful audio narrator. However the book affected me so deeply I took a long break before deciding to embark on another Kristin Hannah!
Four Winds swept me away to another life - it’s not an easy listen and at times the desperation felt relentless but there are such moments of joy and deep emotion. Have your tissues handy and make sure you have an uninterrupted quiet space due the final section.
I don’t know what I’m going to choose now - can’t get these characters out of my head!!
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- Anonymous User
- 24-03-21
Wonderful
Absolutely brilliant story, I enjoyed every minute, the narrator was excellent and really brought the book to life, I loved this and will be reading more of Kristins books.
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- Christineb
- 16-02-21
Another great novel by Kristen Hannah
My favourite book is The Nightingale This story didn't disappoint I was immediately gripped by the story I also adore Julie Whelan so it was an easy choice What a story Characters where engaging l was educated as to the hardship of that era A brilliant read Highly recommend
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-09-21
Another truly immersive story from this wonderful author!
Beautifully written. So descriptive you actually picture yourself there at the time. Heartbreaking & heartwarming all in once superb story 👏🏼👏🏼
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- Punam Madan Patel
- 29-10-21
Amazing
Such a marvellous book - probably the best I've read this year - so much better than the Nightangle by the same author.
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