The Woman with a Purple Heart: A Novel by Diane Hanks (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Woman with a Purple Heart by Diane Hanks Advisory: "This story contains war-related themes, including violence and trauma, as well as racism and racial slurs that could trigger certain audiences." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Based on the untold story of Lt. and Chief Nurse Annie Fox, who was the first woman to ever be awarded the Purple Heart, for her heroic leadership during the bombing of Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field"Historical fiction at its finest!" -Amanda Skenandore, author of The Second Life of Mirielle West and The Nurses SecretBased on the real life of Lieutenant Annie Fox, Chief Nurse of Hickam Hospital, The Woman with a Purple Heart is an inspiring WWII novel of heroic leadership, courage, and friendship that also exposes a shocking and shameful side of history.Annie Fox will stop at nothing to serve her country. But what happens when her country fails her?In November 1941, Annie Fox, an Army nurse, is transferred to Hickam Field, an air force base in Honolulu. The others on her transport plane are thrilled to work in paradise, but Annie sees her new duty station as the Armys way of holding the door open to her retirement. But serving her country is her calling and she will go wherever she is told.On December 7, Annies on her way to work when the first Japanese Zero fighter plane flies low over Hickams Parade Ground. The death and destruction that follow leave her no time to process whats happening. She rallies her nurses, and they work to save as many lives as they can. But soon their small hospital is overwhelmed. Annie drives into Honolulu to gather supplies, nurses, and several women who will donate blood. However, the nurses are Japanese Americans, and the blood donors are prostitutes.Under Annies leadership and working together in unexpected ways, they make it through that horrific day, when one of the Japanese American nurses and Annies friend, Kay, is arrested as a suspected subversive. As Hickam tries to recover, Annie works to find her friend and return Kay to her family. But Annies love for her country is put to the test. How can she reconcile the American bravery and resilience she saw on December 7 with the prejudice and injustice she witnesses just a few months later?Praise for The Woman with a Purple Heart-"Vividly portrays a little-known story in a well-known time on a day that will live in infamy. A stirring read!" -Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of The Invisible Woman"A wonderful tribute to a true American hero." -Sara Ackerman, USA Today bestselling author of Radar Girls and The Codebreakers Secret"Fast-paced and immersive. This is the kind of story that sticks with you long after turning the final page." -Elise Hooper, author of Angels of the Pacific Author Biography DIANE HANKS has a BFA and MA in Creative Writing from Emerson College in Boston, MA. She first saw the name Annie Fox in relation to her job as a medical writer. Diane was writing about VAs Annie app-used to send text messages to veterans about self-care-and discovered that it was named after Lt. Annie Fox. It seemed a shame that shed never heard about the first woman to earn a Purple Heart, so Diane did some research, inspiring her to write this story. Review "The Woman with a Purple Heart is historical fiction at its finest! With its indomitable heroine and harrowing, real-life events, this story captured my heart and never let go. Vivid, nuanced, and inspiring, its a book Id recommend to all my friends--nurses and non-nurses alike!" -- Amanda Skenandore, author of The Second Life of Mirielle West and The Nurses Secret"A wonderful tribute to a true American hero. Equal parts touching and heartbreaking, The Woman with a Purple Heart paints a vivid picture of what it was like at ground zero in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Historical fiction lovers, put this on your list!" -- Sara Ackerman, USA Today bestselling author of Radar Girls and The Codebreakers Secret"Annie Fox and her heroic Army nurses take center stage in Diane Hankss The Woman with a Purple Heart. This bold, compelling, page-turner of a novel doesnt flinch from exploring both the courage of those caught in the attack on Pearl Harbor as well as the injustices that followed one of the most tragic moments in Americas history." -- Alix Rickloff, author of The Girls in Navy Blue"Despite little being known about Lt. Fox, Hanks imbues her with genuine personality...in this charming yet sobering novel." -- Booklist"Fast-paced and immersive, The Woman with a Purple Heart captures the bravery and dedication of U.S. Army nurses in Oahu during World War II. Not only does this gripping story spotlight Annie Fox, a hero whos been overlooked for far too long, but it delves into Hawaiis complicated wartime racial and political dynamics. This is the kind of story that sticks with you long after turning the final page." -- Elise Hooper, author of Angels of the Pacific"While much has been written about the attack on Pearl Harbor, this book explores more deeply the simultaneous attack on nearby Hickam Field, as well as the indiscriminate removal of Japanese people from Hawaii...This is certainly a book to deepen ones understanding." -- Historical Novel Society"A meticulously researched, moving tale that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page. Based on the true story of Annie Fox, this novel recounts her incredible bravery and courage, and also depicts what life was like for American Japanese in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack." -- Soraya M. Lane, Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Girls of Pearl Harbor and The London Girls"The Woman with a Purple Heart vividly portrays a little known story in a well-known time on a day that will live in infamy. The actions of Army nurse Annie Fox--the first woman to win the Purple Heart, for her incredible courage and leadership following the attack at Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field--reveal the kind of staggering bravery that both captivates and inspires. A stirring read!" -- Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of The Invisible Woman"A complex and delicious morality tale. In The Woman with a Purple Heart, Diane Hanks walks with Army nurse Annie Fox through the fires and the fighting as she faces the reality of war at the tip of the spear. When the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, Annies challenges as Chief Nurse at Hickam Field go beyond the drama of duty and the shock of massive death. Annies journey to the Purple Heart is one marked by courage, the drive to stand up to injustice, and the heartbreak of daily life and death decisions in war. We cant help but pull for her every step of the way." -- Mari K. Eder, Maj. Gen. (U.S. Army Retired), author of The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line"Immersive and intense with brilliant characterization, elegant and pacey writing, and riveting drama, Hanks takes us deep in the heart of Annie as she struggles to reconcile her professionalism, patriotism, and conscience. Its enthralling, poignant, and an absolute treat." -- Penny Haw, author of The Invincible Miss Cust and The Woman at the Wheel Details ISBN1728265118 Author Diane Hanks Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781728265117 Format Paperback Imprint Sourcebooks Landmark Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-11-07 NZ Release Date 2023-11-07 UK Release Date 2023-11-07 Pages 352 Subtitle A Novel Language English ISBN-10 1728265118 Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc Publication Date 2023-12-07 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General US Release Date 2023-12-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157418336;

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