Class & Event Types:
Books & MoreAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on April 8, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
- A library card is not required.
Program Description
Event Details
Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.
Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.
Women can be heroes, too.' When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America. The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm's way to help others. Women whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has all too often been forgotten.
Search for the eBook and/or eAudiobook here
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
Food and/or Drinks
Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.
While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.
Sponsored by Friends
This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.