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"'Movingly written and plotted with the heartless skill of Greek tragedy. You'll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob' Wendy Holden, Daily Mail 'A gripping tale of family love, grief and forgiveness' Sunday Express 'A guilty pleasure' Daily Express 'A moving coming-of-age story' " --Heat
'as a war novel it was a real page-turner and I was hooked by the story until the very end' --Rear Party website, where it scored 4 wine glasses
'An unusual premise, with Mum going to war as an army reserve whilst dad has to stay home and keep things together. Interesting characters and the very real depiction of "life must go on" as tragedy strikes and everyone comes to terms with what's going on. Brilliant dialogue makes this a compulsive read.' --Books Monthly
"A good book which is very sad in places, it really shows you how war can change a family.
Well worth a read!" --4 out of 5 on Whatsgoodtodo.com
'as a war novel it was a real page-turner and I was hooked by the story until the very end' --Rear Party website, where it scored 4 wine glasses
'An unusual premise, with Mum going to war as an army reserve whilst dad has to stay home and keep things together. Interesting characters and the very real depiction of "life must go on" as tragedy strikes and everyone comes to terms with what's going on. Brilliant dialogue makes this a compulsive read.' --Books Monthly
"A good book which is very sad in places, it really shows you how war can change a family.
Well worth a read!" --4 out of 5 on Whatsgoodtodo.com
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From a distance, Michael and Jolen Zarkades seem to have it all: a solid dependable marriage, exciting careers and children they adore. But after twelve blissful years together, the couple has lost their way. They are unhappy and edging towards divorce. Then an unexpected deployment tears their already fragile family apart, sending one of them deep into harm's way and leaving the other at home, caring for the children and waiting for news. When the worst happens, each must face their darkest fear and fight for the future of their family. An intimate look at the inner landscape of a disintegrating marriage and a dramatic exploration of the price of war. Home Front is a provocative and timely portrait of hope, honour, loss, forgiveness - and the elusive nature of love. Praise for Kristin Hannah ‘Movingly written and plotted with the heartless skill of Greek tragedy. You’ll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob’ Wendy Holden, Daily Mail ‘A gripping tale of family love, grief and forgiveness’ Sunday Express ‘A guilty pleasure’ Daily Express ‘A moving coming-of-age story’ Heat
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By Sharon
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In Home Front Kristin Hannah tackles a subject that is a regular occurrence in many military families these days, the call-up of a spouse for a tour of duty to a war zone. However for most families this would be the husband but in this book it's a role reversal and she tells of the impact to family life when it is a wife that is deployed.
Michael and Jolene have the seemingly picture-perfect life; a happy marriage, successful careers, Michael as a defence lawyer and Jolene as a helicopter pilot for the National Guard, and two beautiful daughters Betsy, 12, and Lulu, 4. So Jolene is stunned when Michael suddenly utters the words that no-one ever wants to hear 'I don't love you anymore.'
But before they can decide how to deal with his declaration, Jolene is suddenly called up for a tour of duty to Iraq meaning that Michael will have to step up and take on the responsibility of everyday routines, something he's been absent from previously as he'd been so busy concentrating on his career that he's often missed or forgotten important family events in the past.
Fortunately for Jolene she will have the love and support of her best friend and co-pilot, Tami who has also been called up so they can help each other deal with the struggles that they both face in leaving behind their families. During their tour they see some horrendous sights which haunt them and make them pray that they can make it through and get home safely to their families.
So when their worst fears comes true, how will their families deal with the news? For Michael and Jolene this is a real test of their relationship, can he overcome his own feelings to help her recuperate as well as help his daughters to deal with what has happened to their mother?... Read more ›
Michael and Jolene have the seemingly picture-perfect life; a happy marriage, successful careers, Michael as a defence lawyer and Jolene as a helicopter pilot for the National Guard, and two beautiful daughters Betsy, 12, and Lulu, 4. So Jolene is stunned when Michael suddenly utters the words that no-one ever wants to hear 'I don't love you anymore.'
But before they can decide how to deal with his declaration, Jolene is suddenly called up for a tour of duty to Iraq meaning that Michael will have to step up and take on the responsibility of everyday routines, something he's been absent from previously as he'd been so busy concentrating on his career that he's often missed or forgotten important family events in the past.
Fortunately for Jolene she will have the love and support of her best friend and co-pilot, Tami who has also been called up so they can help each other deal with the struggles that they both face in leaving behind their families. During their tour they see some horrendous sights which haunt them and make them pray that they can make it through and get home safely to their families.
So when their worst fears comes true, how will their families deal with the news? For Michael and Jolene this is a real test of their relationship, can he overcome his own feelings to help her recuperate as well as help his daughters to deal with what has happened to their mother?... Read more ›
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By schoolescort
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Kristen Hannah is a wonderful storyteller.From the first page I was hooked and it was hard to put the book down.You are just swept along by Jolene and Michaels lives and that of their children and the way it is written the dialogue just flows.The idea of reflecting the experiences and horrors of war and the aftermath through a females eyes made for a different feel to the story and I found that refreshing. I am a great fan of K Hs books and am looking forward to starting another one.
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Another great read from one of my favourite authors.Very moving storyline,believable characters- kept the reader gripped from beginning to end.
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brilliant well told story as always will make you cry a real insight into the reality of coming home from war
By Betty
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all books from this author I have read have been very enjoyable and looking foward to reading more in the future
By D. Brown
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Jolene and Michael are a ‘normal’ couple with two kids, a lovely home… and a crumbling marriage. The distance between them seems to be becoming unsurmountable and Michael caves one day and says he doesn’t love Jolene anymore. A hard statement to overcome at the best of times but when your wife is suddenly called to active service and you haven’t retracted it, what comes next can only be agonising for both parties. Thus begins a novel that is beset with struggles. For Jolene as she faces fear, loss and displacement, mourning the loss of friends and colleagues at the same time as she fears her marriage is over and her children’s resentment and confusion is unsurmountable. For Michael as he struggles with life alone with the children and the guilt over his cruel announcement. For the children as they live in fear and confusion over their mother’s absence.
Sometimes the greatest thing about receiving review copies unexpectedly is that you get a book you would never have picked up under any other circumstances and find you really enjoy it. I didn’t think Home Front was necessarily for me from the blurb but by the second chapter I knew I could settle into it. This is an excellent story with many facets, delving into the intricacies of relationships but also raising more specific points, such as the pressures on military families, coping with time away from home, injury, bereavement. The novel also skims over PTSD, as Michael (who is a lawyer) becomes involved in defending a soldier who is accused of murdering his young wife.
This is a very compelling and emotive read, which kept me turning the pages. It’s thought-provoking and well written, all characters displaying emotional strengths and weaknesses that make them – and their struggles – seem very realistic.... Read more ›
Sometimes the greatest thing about receiving review copies unexpectedly is that you get a book you would never have picked up under any other circumstances and find you really enjoy it. I didn’t think Home Front was necessarily for me from the blurb but by the second chapter I knew I could settle into it. This is an excellent story with many facets, delving into the intricacies of relationships but also raising more specific points, such as the pressures on military families, coping with time away from home, injury, bereavement. The novel also skims over PTSD, as Michael (who is a lawyer) becomes involved in defending a soldier who is accused of murdering his young wife.
This is a very compelling and emotive read, which kept me turning the pages. It’s thought-provoking and well written, all characters displaying emotional strengths and weaknesses that make them – and their struggles – seem very realistic.... Read more ›
By Arch Stanton
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I was introduced to the author via 'NIght Road' and eagerly awaited the release of Home Front. I was not at all disappointed and will be seeking out as many of her other books as possible.
By Sue
Format:Paperback
I have just finished reading Home Front by Kristin Hannah and boy what a bumpy ride of emotions I have been on. This book drew me into the family and between Jo and her husband bit by bit, I wanted to be his granny and I wanted to be her PT. I won't tell you too much about the story, but when Jo returns home and has a limb missing this reminded me of my Dad many years ago. The struggle and the emotions and the frustrations, the blanking of family to deal with your wounds but for Jo, she didn't just loose a limb. She lost part of her life so her emotions were a lot to deal with. I could see from both sides, the husband, the wife, but I could also see from the children's point of view and the husbands Mother. This book has left me thinking what to read next as this book was so intense, what do I read now that can match this?
I would recommend this book, you will NOT be disappointed
I would recommend this book, you will NOT be disappointed
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