Home Front
Pavlinqua1996 says:
I think this is the most evocative, moving, heartbreaking novel of Kristin Hannah that I read so far ! (I read 11 novels so far). The story of Jolene and Michael broke my heart time and time again. I liked best the evolving characters of Michael, Jolene and Betsy, who seem to surprise me with their powerful words, actions and thoughts. Jolene is a Black Hawk pilot who goes off to war in Iraq leaving behind a family in turmoil. The military prepares her for war, but the real st...ruggle to live starts once Jolene returns to the Home Front. I highly recommend this book to the strong-hearted readers who do not fear to shed many tears !
Mrswhiffen says:
I think Kristin Hannah is a great author and I love her style of writing. I have read 3 of her other books and have enjoyed each of them. I finished this book in less than 2 days – it would be have been in less time if I had not to stop to eat, wash clothes, play bridge, and other normal and routine activities . When I started reading this book, I knew it was going to be about a female member of the military but I had no idea had closely it would hit my very family. I was spell bound by the book – because it seemed very real to me. You see my daughter was also in the Army and she was also a Black Hawk pilot and she also was deployed to the war zone in that area. (My daughter was actually deployed in Operation Desert Storm 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2001; while the deployment in the book took place as the conflict continued 2005). I was proud but quite nervous during her entire deployment period. I feared she would be wounded, killed or captured but the thought of her returning with PTSD never entered my mind. This book made me realize that I was totally unprepared for that possibility and I do not know if I could have handled it. I feel very fortunate that I did not have to.I did have two issues with the book. One question issue concerns Betsy the teen age daughter in the book. Now I have seen my grandchildren talk back in a disrespectful manner to my son and his wife and this bothers me; but my grandchildren’s actions did not begin to compare with the inappropriate behavior of Betsy. I wonder if the author may have gone overboard on this aspect. I finally concluded that her mom held off disciplining her to counter balance the lack of love and time given to Betsy by her father, but I think this detracted from excellence of the book. The other question concerns the attitude of the other kids at the school towards women in the military. After all this book supposedly took place in 2005 and the family lived in the state of Washington practically next door to two Air Force bases. I think some older adults may have been still struggling with the idea of female soldiers, but by 2005 these children had most likely seen many women in uniform and had been sufficiently exposed to movies, TV shows and news reports about this phenomenon to not think it odd or out of the ordinary. They may have heardMoreLess
I think this is the most evocative, moving, heartbreaking novel of Kristin Hannah that I read so far ! (I read 11 novels so far). The story of Jolene and Michael broke my heart time and time again. I liked best the evolving characters of Michael, Jolene and Betsy, who seem to surprise me with their powerful words, actions and thoughts. Jolene is a Black Hawk pilot who goes off to war in Iraq leaving behind a family in turmoil. The military prepares her for war, but the real st...ruggle to live starts once Jolene returns to the Home Front. I highly recommend this book to the strong-hearted readers who do not fear to shed many tears !
Mrswhiffen says:
I think Kristin Hannah is a great author and I love her style of writing. I have read 3 of her other books and have enjoyed each of them. I finished this book in less than 2 days – it would be have been in less time if I had not to stop to eat, wash clothes, play bridge, and other normal and routine activities . When I started reading this book, I knew it was going to be about a female member of the military but I had no idea had closely it would hit my very family. I was spell bound by the book – because it seemed very real to me. You see my daughter was also in the Army and she was also a Black Hawk pilot and she also was deployed to the war zone in that area. (My daughter was actually deployed in Operation Desert Storm 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2001; while the deployment in the book took place as the conflict continued 2005). I was proud but quite nervous during her entire deployment period. I feared she would be wounded, killed or captured but the thought of her returning with PTSD never entered my mind. This book made me realize that I was totally unprepared for that possibility and I do not know if I could have handled it. I feel very fortunate that I did not have to.I did have two issues with the book. One question issue concerns Betsy the teen age daughter in the book. Now I have seen my grandchildren talk back in a disrespectful manner to my son and his wife and this bothers me; but my grandchildren’s actions did not begin to compare with the inappropriate behavior of Betsy. I wonder if the author may have gone overboard on this aspect. I finally concluded that her mom held off disciplining her to counter balance the lack of love and time given to Betsy by her father, but I think this detracted from excellence of the book. The other question concerns the attitude of the other kids at the school towards women in the military. After all this book supposedly took place in 2005 and the family lived in the state of Washington practically next door to two Air Force bases. I think some older adults may have been still struggling with the idea of female soldiers, but by 2005 these children had most likely seen many women in uniform and had been sufficiently exposed to movies, TV shows and news reports about this phenomenon to not think it odd or out of the ordinary. They may have heardMoreLess
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Guest 10 months ago
I enjoyed the book, could not put it down, very emotial at times had me crying and had me sad thank you for 4 hours of entertainment
Guest 6 years ago
I love Kristin Hannah- this book is everything.. I couldn’t put it down & once I finished reading it- i read it again! Heartwarming.. truly an EXCELLENT read
Guest 6 years ago
My first time to read Hannah Kristin's book and I couldn't put it down! It was sad, it was scary and painful at times, it brought tears to my eyes. This one was beautifully written but more importantly, it was an eye opener, about the military, the sacrifices they make to serve their country.
Guest 6 years ago
Excellent book. I agree at times you couldn't put it down. It sure to open your eyes as to a soldiers life
Guest 6 years ago
betsy is horrible. what a selfish annoying kid.
Guest 7 years ago
Very Good Book. Some parts brought tears to my eyes. Very good writing and wonderful story.
Guest 7 years ago
wow i loved this book couldnt put it down was so sad at times but very real aswell well done to the author
Guest 7 years ago
Excellent I'm going to read some more of her books. I did read Firefly LaneWrite Review:
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