Home Front
"Home Front is Hannah's crowning achievement."—The Huffington Post
In this powerhouse of a novel, Kristin Hannah explores the intimate landscape of a troubled marriage with this provocative and timely portrait of a husband and wife, in love and at war.
All marriages have a breaking point. All families have wounds. All wars have a cost. . . .
Like many couples, Michael and Jolene Zarkades have to face the pressures of everyday life—children, careers, bills, chores—even as their twelve-year marriage is falling apart. Then a deployment sends Jolene deep into harm's way and leaves defense attorney Michael at home, unaccustomed to being a single parent to their two girls. As a mother, it agonizes Jolene to leave her family, but as a solider, she has always understood the true meaning of duty. In her letters home, she paints a rose-colored version of her life on the front lines, shielding her family from the truth. But war will change Jolene in ways that none of them could have foreseen. When tragedy strikes, Michael must face his darkest fear and fight a battle of his own—for everything that matters to his family.
At once a profoundly honest look at modern marriage and a dramatic exploration of the toll war takes on an ordinary American family, Home Front is a story of love, loss, heroism, honor, and ultimately, hope.
"Hannah has written a remarkable tale of duty, love, strength, and hope that is at times poignant and always thoroughly captivating and relevant." —Library Journal (starred review)
Reviews
We’re gradually learning to appreciate the impact service in the military has on women. Kristen Hannah is a masterful storyteller who guides the reader through the personal and professional challenges of women and their families dealing with the military way of life.
By Sparkkler
I love her writing and the heart and soul she puts into it. This is a unique story, full of very real life, and very well developed characters. Having grown up in a military family this resonates deeply with me. Thank you, Kristin Hannah, for another very worthwhile read.
By Mrsnoah73
I don’t really like to write reviews but I had to about this book. I love to read but I have never experienced the emotions that this book brought out of me! I even found myself talking to the characters! lol. Absolutely loved this book!!
By Redalmartin
What a beautiful, beautiful reminder that freedom is not free.
By Tami Nantz
How awesome to read this journey to completion-to know you can not only survive but champion a new life after persevering through many challenges! Enjoy each moment of crying through this process and praying for all our military families!
By Techy1973