Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

👏

CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

So I

Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.

Download The Four Winds By Kristin Hannah Pdf Ebook

Genre : Ficção e literatura ,Livros ,Histórico

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER

"The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”—The New York Times

"A spectacular tour de force that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women."—People

"Through one woman’s survival during the harsh and haunting Dust Bowl, master storyteller, Kristin Hannah, reminds us that the human heart and our Earth are as tough, yet as fragile, as a change in the wind." —Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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.

Review:

Lynch Home Mac

Mediocre

Definitely not my favorite of hers. Slow. And very political.

Mainer2

Great book

A wonderful story that I couldn’t put down. Best book I have read in a long time.

book worm 21

Great book

Want to finish reading it, also want to read firefly lane.

KathyNYC

A page turner which you cannot stop turning the pages

Incredible story . Kristan Hannah keeps you turning pages. I read it because I loved The Nightingale This book is absorbing, but it is sad. A true story that I have heard of “The Dustbowl” .it bring the era to life and makes you realize how lucky you have it.

Reaching Upward

The Four Winds

Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds, portrays the reality of good, hardworking people who lost everything they owned and sought honest ways to make a living only to be taken advantage of by greedy, powerful men. She writes with emotionally packed drama of the utter futility of the down and out who try to make a living against often times hopeless odds. The reader will experience that same sense of hopelessness and futility and yet will be challenged to continue to be hopeful to the end. I was struck by the realism of this historical fiction book as my own paternal farming grandparents both died in South Dakota in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918–1920. They left behind eight children to raise themselves. The years that followed included the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, World War II, the smallpox epidemic.Those were some of the toughest times in American history, yet this family survived by sticking together, working hard, and remaining positive. One of the most significant lessons I learned from my father’s experiences, who was one of those eight orphaned children, was that people in those times were hard workers and didn’t want handouts. Yet when circumstances brought them to their knees, they had to seek other ways to feed their families and survive. Some men in powerful positions used such people to profit themselves such as Mr. Welty in this book. However, the government eventually stepped in to help them regain their livelihood and their own sense of value through work programs. My father learned his carpentry skills through such a program, and he used those skills the rest of his life to raise and support his own family. Kristen Hannah’s portrayal of such people in America is strikingly realistic. She breaks our hearts with their deplorable situations and makes us realize how difficulties we face should not, nor cannot, break us!

NurseRN7

Loved this book

Just read it!!! It was so good and kept me on edge till the end!! Such a great read!

nadorabbit

The four winds

I’ve read other books by Hannah. The nightingale was my favorite. This book was quite depressing. I forced myself to finish it. Elsa was such a sad human. Finding herself and then losing it was cruel. Maybe that’s life but I prefer something more uplifting!

ChipSanders

Wonderful In Spite Of

Terrific book thar brings the reader face to face with problems and prejudices in our American history that often repeat themselves. The story line could have been just as effective, however, without the communist leanings and references.

olddue1

Excellent introduction to dust bowl history

Good writing with a powerful feminist plot. It is a page turner and a reminder about forgotten aspects of US history.

Kellyreadsalot

Great story

Loved it! Heart wrenching, but I couldn’t put it down!

Taywestcoast

Fantastic book

Honestly I’m so confused with all the reviews that are complaining because this is a sad story. It’s a book set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowel, what do you expect? Sad stories, in my opinion, can be some of the most compelling. I thought this book was great and brought tears to my eyes throughout. I highly recommend you give this book a try!

Princeton Way

Great storyline .

Too many words. Too long. Drags in places.

tash124

Get the tissues ready

I would like to take a moment to thank Kristin Hannah for ALWAYS MAKING ME UGLY CRY. This book pulled me in from the very first page. I’m from Oklahoma but some of the things that happened during this period is too much for school books, so I never thoroughly learned about the depth of the horror that these families went through. I experienced so many emotions throughout reading and absolutely adored the characters. I would love a sequel! I definitely recommend this one, but get the tissues ready.

305San

Outstanding slice of American History

You can taste the Dust- Excellently depicts the dust bowl era & the struggles of the times. More importantly, it details a mother’s love & sacrifice for her children, beautifully & heart wrenchingly describing the motherhood bond.

BernieQualheim

Four Winds

Ive read all your books but this one is to depressing. Could hardly wait for it to end.

MPBromz

The Four Winds

This was a fantastic book!

kswift821

Fitting

While I did enjoy this book, it was thoroughly depressing, which is fitting for a book about The Great Depression. I kept reading and waiting for something good to happen and it did not come. The ending was a little unsatisfying but all in all, a well written book.

Shaye bae bae

Beautiful Story

Beautiful story..terribly sad but triumphant at the same time. I love story and many different types of love but all love nonetheless.

Kiki088

An amazing story of hope, strength and courage!

Remarkable story!

Goddess Peg

Loved this book and learning about the history of The Great Plains and droughts of 1930’s. effected

Perseverance of people held me steady and hopeful in our human nature through any crisis!

ashjeandeh

Can't stop crying!

Had no idea the ending would touch me so much. Great read.

Dmichi

Four winds

Great read! Really puts everything into perspective. Especially in today’s times.

Matagordagirl

A great read!

I could hardly put the book down. Made me feel as if I was in it. I highly recommend it!

JennnayR

Basically Grapes of Wrath

Story is very similar to Grapes of Wrath. Wonderful read nonetheless

DriDre12

Wow

Beautiful and moving

Ms. Wan

Wonderful

Never knew about this chapter of American history. What a wonderful story of courage and perseverance!

gerriesanjuan

Great story

I could feel the grit in my eyes and wonder how they made it through even one day of those storms.

kennnnnnnneth

Fantastic

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CARLAYKTIU

5/5

Kristen Hannah does it again. This is a must read! I highly recommend The Great Alone & The Nightingale also.

alfnp

Excellent read for any mother

The first book I have read in years. Soup for the soul and grounded in real hardships yet wrapped in love.

winds of change or renewal

The four winds guide us

The historical truths in this wonderful story about fortitude are timeless and fundamentally human. Elsa is each of us.

drreader

Heart-breaking yet inspiring

This is a true American tale of resilience through terrible times. As always, this author does not disappoint.

S8p000

So disappointed

I am half way through the book and could summarize what happened in three depressing pages. I feel like I need to read the book because I paid for it, but it is a chore and a drag. So disappointing, save the money & time and pick another.

schmidthk

Love, courage, and fmaily

An amazing book, filled with twists and turns. You will learn a great about the Depression and what it means to be a family.

srormy1

Four Winds

Excellent book. Could not put it down. The history of on going bias in this country and the cruelty to people always astounds me. The description of the dust storm made me feel like I was right there with them. No happy endings here.

Yogi bear 2015

Excellent historic fiction

Once again Hannah's in creates a beautiful story of mothers and daughters. In the backdrop of a horrific time in American history, she captures the horror of the time and the resilience of a mothers love and fierce strength that mothers have. I can't stop reading this author. Her research of the dust bowl period was eye opening to me. I have bought her books for family and friends, too. Highly recommend this book and her others.

vicprince

Too Sad

I love to read. I love twists and turns, highs and lows, sadness and joy. This story, which was beautifully written, was a never ending sadness.

Student5353736

Firefly lane

Loved it. Couldn’t put down. Read last 10 chapters in one night!!

Grateful524

Depressing Read

If you like to read for enjoyment and to escape this is not the book for you. While the book is well written. The main character in the story has almost every possible depressing thing happen to her that existed during the Great Depression. Including the ending. I kept reading because I thought it has to get better, but it really didn't. However it does show as a nation how far we have come to support low income workers. And while this year has been tough it's been nothing compared to the Great Depression.

Mhhhggfdswnm,.....

A sad, sad book

The book was well written, however it was the saddest book I ever read. I kept checking the number of pages left and was hoping for a happy moment. It never came. It was a sad time in history and a sad depiction.

Scottish Bella

One of the best books you will ever read. Savor each page. Reflect on the true message.

Incredible journey. Strength, spirit, courage, risk, love.

jacksmamma15

Love it!

I looked forward to reading it every night. I didn’t want the book to end. Enjoyed it very much!

cindyseemanmd

Heart wrenching, inspiring, a lesson for today more than ever.

Quite simply, the most empowering book I’ve ever read!

mbaouza

The Four Winds

I just finished this magnificent book. I learned so much about what happened during the “Dust Bowl” era. Coming from a very strong Union family I only wish I could have shared it with my late husband, who participated in many local strikes. This is my first reading by Kristin Hannah. I cannot wait to start another one of her books.

oknoqmibkuo

MLB

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Reika123

So good!

A great, easy read- makes you think about your blessings today. My hope for every reader is to find yourself in this story and do better!

mac2mal

The Four Winds

This was a book I could not put down. Very well written! Heart wrenching, spell binding, interesting, emotional! Everything in one beautiful story!

Brooke0827

Kept waiting for a turn...

Painfully sad and pointless.

Papaboo08

Amazing plain and simple

As a reader who normally prefers non-fiction, The Four Winds captured me completely. A page turner and emotional roller coaster. The development of the characters is remarkable. You can see them, you can feel what they feel, you can empathize. Tragedy and triumph through tragedy ... it’s a concept I was not prepared for. Excellent read.

cfiggy3

Amazing, heart-wrenching story

A very inspiring, sad and thoughtful story that also educated me on an issue I knew little about. Excellent read.