The Four Winds
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The Four Winds
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Narrated by:
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Julia Whelan
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By:
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Kristin Hannah
About this listen
The Four Winds, an instant New York Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, is a deeply moving story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the bestselling author of The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah.
She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times . . .
Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds.
Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess?
From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds, Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love.
Critic Reviews
‘Powerful and compelling’ - Delia Owens, author of Where The Crawdads Sing
'Kristin Hannah is a classic storyteller and The Four Winds sees her at the top of her game' - Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Libarary.
‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival’ - Kate Morton
‘A masterclass’ - Karen Swan
What listeners LOVE about The Four Winds
'Gripping and captivating . . . heartbreaking and inspiring'
'We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. Beautiful'
'BRAVO to the author, this is her best work yet'
'This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous. I absolutely loved this book!'
What listeners say about The Four Winds
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- Robyn Drayton
- 31-03-2025
Breathes life into a heartbreaking time in history
The tough topics in this story are so well written that it’s hard to stop reading it. I found myself encouraging Elsa along.
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- Elysha
- 26-03-2025
The Four Winds, Wow! Again!
Kristin Hannah is a brilliant authoress and yet again The Four Winds was captivating. The hardship, the endurance of the human spirit, the brutality of the times and the overwhelming love of a Mother "warrior" who never gives up. Couldn't put this down yet again. I'm reading Kristin's books so fast it's concerning that I'll run out.
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- Suzanne
- 30-04-2025
All consuming, dust, hunger, frustration, hope
I loved this book and narration, couldn’t wait to get back to it. As a mother the endurance, perseverance and love is the strongest theme
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- Anonymous User
- 22-11-2024
The detail of the historical struggles in American depression
Loved The storyline, and historical detail of events. I was so upset about the ending
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- Anonymous User
- 08-04-2025
Fabulous read once again with Kristin Hannah
Once again learning a little history i didn’t know about America being an Australian and again from a woman’s perspective
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