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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
Book of the Month Club Book of the Year
Amazon Best Book of the Year Selection
Washington Post 2021 Notable Work of Fiction

“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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Kristin Hannah Reinvented Herself. She Thinks America Can Do the Same. - NEW YORK TIMES: In “The Four Winds,” the author of “The Nightingale” and “The Great Alone” takes readers back to another era of environmental disaster, economic collapse and fresh starts. Read the article on the ... Read more

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And there was much rejoicing!!! I have finally, at long last, reached the point in my new book where I can’t wait to wake up in the morning and get to work. I’ve been doing this long enough to be grateful for these writing days. They will end, as all good things do, but they will come again. Faith and joy. Two important pieces of the writing puzzle for me. And this California sunshine is the bomb. I wonder if it actually helps??? #kristinhannahbooks #kristinhannah #writinglife #bookstagram #bookmovement #fiction #thefourwinds #thenightingale ...