The Four Winds Kristin Hannah

In 1934 Texas, the Great Depression has plunged millions into unemployment, and a devastating drought is wreaking havoc on the Great Plains. Farmers find themselves in a desperate struggle to preserve their land and livelihoods as crops wither, water sources dry up, and encroaching dust threatens to engulf everything. The Dust Bowl era, one of the bleakest periods of the Great Depression, has descended with full force.

Amidst this tumultuous and perilous time, Elsa Martinelli, much like her fellow residents, faces a heart-wrenching decision: to fiercely defend the land she holds dear or embark on a journey westward to California in pursuit of a better life. "The Four Winds" paints an enduring picture of America and the pursuit of the American Dream, offering a glimpse through the eyes of a determined woman whose courage and sacrifices will become emblematic of an entire generation.

Crafted by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "The Nightingale" and "The Great Alone," this sweeping novel unfolds as a tale of love, heroism, and hope against the backdrop of one of America's most defining eras—the Great Depression.