The Four Winds
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 battles 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.
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- #1 New York Times Bestseller
- #1 USA Today Bestseller
- #1 Indie Bestseller
- #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller
- #1 Los Angeles Times Bestseller
- #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
- #1 Globe & Mail Bestseller
- Today Show “Read With Jenna” Book Club Pick
- Indie Next Selection
- Amazon Spotlight Pick
- #1 Library Reads Selection
- Book of the Month Club Selection
“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. This mother’s soul, suffering the same drought as the land, attempts to cross deserts and beat starvation to save her children with a fierce inner strength called motherhood. A timely novel highlighting the worth and delicate nature of Nature itself.”
–DELIA OWENS, AUTHOR OF WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
“Powerful. Unforgettable. Triumphant.”
–PAULA McLAIN, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PARIS WIFE
“This American epic delivers a message of hope and heroism. I loved every page.”
–CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE EXILES
“Epic and transporting, a stirring story of hardship and love…Majestic and absorbing.”
–USA TODAY
“Brutally beautiful.”
–NEWSWEEK
“For devoted Hannah fans in search of a good cry.”
–KIRKUS
“Through it all, it is easy to feel Hannah’s desire to honor those who lived and fought through this devastating time in history. The Four Winds is also an ode to the strength and ferocity of mothers, and a declaration that sometimes, love is the only thing that holds us together. Above all else, The Four Winds is merely a really good story, one that hits you in all the right places and will keep surprising you until the end.
–AP
“Hannah brings Dust Bowl migration to life in this riveting story of love, courage, and sacrifice…combines gritty realism with emotionally rich characters and lyrical prose that rings brightly and true from the first line.”
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (STARRED REVIEW)
“Through Elsa’s eyes, readers travel through the Great Depression era and experience firsthand the difficulties faced in the Great Plains. Historical fiction readers will become immersed in this poignant story by Hannah (The Nightingale; The Great Alone) and will enjoy witnessing Elsa’s transformation from fragile, insecure girl to fearless, resilient woman.”
–LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED REVIEW)
“Outstanding…(A) rich, rewarding read about family ties, perseverance, and women’s friendships and fortitude.”
–BOOKLIST (STARRED REVIEW)
“The Four Winds is a sweeping epic about an American struggling to keep her family afloat. It feels eerily timely as it highlights the ways women rally during a national crisis.”
–REAL SIMPLE MAGAZINE
“Fans of The Nightingale won’t be disappointed with the author’s newest work, and they’ll warn you—if you don’t know already—to keep the tissues handy.”
–KMUW (WICHITA LOCAL NPR)
“A spectacular tour de force of survival that shines a spotlight on the indispensable but often overlooked role of Greatest Generation women.”
–People Magazine, Book of the Week
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Look how many reviews you have!!! Thousands more than the others! Congrats!
Congratulations! 🎉👏👏🎉So great of a book and loving it!💖 Haven't finished listening to it yet.
Congratulations!! It is an amazing book!
Congratulations !! I LOVED The Four Winds !
Just finished it today! Incredible story that brought so much awareness to an era that so many of us neglect to learn more about and also for portraying the emotional and relational aspects that were felt so deeply by the families and individuals impacted.
It was an amazing book! It deserves to be on the list!! Congratulations!
Your books are amazing! Really got me into reading again a few years back and now I stalk your work waiting for the next book. Enjoying the Netflix series of Firefly Lane too! Definitely a lot of differences but still great.
Such a great read! Since reading Firefly Lane, I've been a big fan and loved all your books! Please keep 'em coming!
I finished Four Winds in two days! Another amazing book by my favorite author!! ❤️
Saw The Four Winds as one of Jenna’s very favorites on the Today Show again this morning!!!
Wonderful novel deserves to be on the best list. Awesome read. Thank you Kristin or mother great book. 💕📚
Loved the book Four Winds. Finished in two days. Nightingale is my favorite but this brought the dust bowl era to light in a way the history books for not touch. Hooray. Can't wait to read your next book.
I had to wait 12 weeks to get it from our library, but it was worth it. Thank you!
Definitely Top Book of the year!! It was AWESOME!! ❤️❤️❤️
You welcomed questions at the end of audiobooks Fly Away, so here it is. Who is the man with the slippers in the last chapter? Salem Glen Book Club NC
I really enjoyed this book. It’s a part of America’s history that I admittedly didn’t know much about. Congrats on making the list! 🙂
Kristin I've read.many of your books but I admit my favorites were Nightingale and The Four Winds. Awesome.books I could not put down.
That's awesome! Congrats! I've read everyone of your books. Very well deserved!!
I'm nearing the end of Four Winds. It is spectacular. CONGRATS to you!!!
I was late to Kristin’s books, but making up for lost time. On about book #11. Loved Four Winds because it’s written in a way you can actually feel what she went thru. Very good 👏👏
This book is so powerful. The resiliency, strength, and courage with which these people face such hardships, incredible!
I just finished reading home front. What a brilliant story it was. Love your books Kristin.
When are you releasing your next book, Kristin? ☺️ I cannot wait!
I thought Nightingale was my favorite book ever, but then it was The Great Alone…and now? Four Winds! 😂
So we'll deserved 👏 Fabulous book. Congratulations!
Any comic book/graphic novel lovers on my page? This is a fabulous and innovative work by a young man who is a great friend of the family. I predict a big future for him. I just ordered my copy!!
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Indiana Jones-style action collides with Who Framed Roger Rabbit-esque insanity in this genre-bending new series for mature readers.I have read lots of your books. I just finished Night Road and went right into Four Winds. Night Road was great and I recommended it to my two daughters....but Four Winds was fantastic!!!! Of course, it made me cry. But it also made me want to fight for the American Democracy that could be in danger today. The story made me think of what is happening today between the have and have not. Really, wanted to tell you that you are getting better and better at this writing stuff!!!!! Congratulations 💕
Thank you so much to the Amazon editorial team, who included #thefourwinds on their curated list of the 20 #bestbooksoftheyear so far. I’m honored to be in such great company. #kristinhannah #hailmary #greatcircle #thegoodsister #klaraandthesun #codebreaker #maliburising #webeginattheend ...
Jun 9
Thank you so much to the Amazon editorial team, who included #thefourwinds on their curated list of the 20 #bestbooksoftheyear so far. I’m honored to be in such great company. #kristinhannah #hailmary #greatcircle #thegoodsister #klaraandthesun #codebreaker #maliburising #webeginattheend #theotherblackgirl #infinitecountry #girla #onetwothree #readwithjenna
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Seen at a small, village bookstore in the South of France. Way to go @editionsmichellafon. #fireflylane in French. Thank you to my wonderful editor at @panmacmillan for taking a photo. But why aren’t I there to see it in person? Must be happy with a glass of French rose on my patio...#kristinhannah #thefourwinds #fireflylanenetflix