Nicki's Picks October 2021: The Four Winds” By Kristin Hannah

The Four Winds” By Kristin Hannah

In the times of a global pandemic which is altering the lives of billions of people, causing mass fatalities, loss of incomes, increased mental health issues, fear and uncertainty, “The Four Winds” is a timely reminder of previous disasters.  Set in 1930’s America during a period of severe dust storms known as “The Dust Bowl” Kristin Hannah has created such a vivid portrait you can almost feel the dirt in the back of your throat.  A master class in taking every bleak and sad and god awful thing that could happen to you, this a story of resilience, love and courage.

Told through the eyes of Elsa Martinelli, an indomitable woman who must make an agonizing choice : fight for the land she loves or go west, to California, in search of a better life. Fearful for her future, and her children, this will challenge every ounce of her strength.  And quite possibly yours. Keep the gin bottle handy, and remember, despite Kristin Hannah’s incredible talent for bringing her characters to life, this is a novel!  Just a particularly good one.

Available in hard copy, eAudio and eBook.