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Home Front: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Maggi-Meg Reed Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427215574

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

160

Longest Chapter Length:

07:02 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

42 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:39 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

19

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Publisher Description

"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)

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"My thanks to Kristen Hannah for addressing a difficult topic in a most readable fashion. Homefront brings the reader inside a family facing the reality of mom being sent off to Iraq as a helicopter pilot, a view into military life in Iraq and the difficult life of a soldier returning home. Much of the story deals with relationships, which Kristen does well. I loved the way she treated the PTS issue so that the reader understood the many ramifications of this syndrome. It is hard for those of us in the US not directly affected by this conflict in the middle east to understand what soldiers and their families need to deal with on return to civilian life and this novel makes the subject very real for the reader."

— Jeanette (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Kristin Hannah's Home Front, read with fine emotional nuance by Maggi-Meg Reed, is the kind of novel that grabs your heart as it draws you in…Keep the Kleenex close, and breathe through the lumps in your throat.

    — Booklist
  • The novel's second half, a moving exploration of the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on an already shaky family dynamic, is especially well read by Maggi-Meg Reed, who inhabits all the voices and characters with skill and heartfelt emotion. A timely book that is highly recommended for all audiences.

    — Library Journal, Starred Review

Home Front Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.230769230769231 out of 54.230769230769231 out of 54.230769230769231 out of 54.230769230769231 out of 54.230769230769231 out of 5 (4.23)
5 Stars: 11
4 Stars: 12
3 Stars: 2
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1 Stars: 1
Narration: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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Story: 4.25 out of 54.25 out of 54.25 out of 54.25 out of 54.25 out of 5 (4.25)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 1
2 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Elaine Genor, 5/28/2024
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    — Howard Brookshire, 10/4/2021
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    — Dolly Parker, 4/13/2021
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    " It took a bit to get going but once it did I really enjoyed it. The beginning goes into more of a setup than I felt was required. Once it got into the deployment and return home, I became very engaged in the story and characters. "

    — KWOW63, 11/9/2020
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Gripping!!! It has been awhile where a life drama book makes me want to sit and read it and not get up tip its done. Anyone who knows me knows I read books all the time in one sitting but just because or a mystery/ suspense book made me. I don't know maybe this book close to home. I was a military kid and knew people who didn't have happy endings from the war! But this book drew me in so my dogs sat with me all Sunday morning while I read. At times it was emotional! Really when I checked it out at library I wasn't sure I would get into it! But its more about friendships, marriage, love and the hard part of asking for help for the injuries and ptsd after war. This was my faborite so far from this author! "

    — Lesley, 2/18/2014
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    " It's hard to even try to begin explain how I felt about this book. My husband is in the Army and has deployed several times....just like Jolene he tells us things to protect us even though I know better. Kristin Hannah seems to have the uncanny knack of putting on paper things that I never realized I felt until I read her words. To say this book resonated would be a understatement. Loved it. Great read. "

    — Brandi, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This was a tear jerker. "

    — Angela, 2/2/2014
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    " Tags: military mother, deployment, Iraq, friendships, family relationships. "

    — Kelly, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Wonderfully insightful book on a topic I read very little about. If you want to understand more of what our soldiers go through, read this. Also a big thanks to one of my heroes and forever librarian, Christine. You have been through so much with me and I am so thankful for you. "

    — Jodi, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. The author did a good job at creating characters that were flawed but heroic in their humanity. I liked all of the characters and the story. "

    — Diana, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Loved this book! It reminds you how lucky you are to be an American! Thanks to all out troops and their families for defending our country! "

    — Brittney, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is a must read for everyone. It was awesome and the best story I have read. You understand what it means to be a soldier and a mom going to war. "

    — Gwynn, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Read this book in one emotional evening! It gives us a look at the life of our military families. They give so much for our freedom. Makes me thankfull for the life I have, it could be worse. "

    — Cindy, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Made me think about our Troops and their families. The give us so much for so little. Kristin Hannah. Has not disapointed me yet! "

    — Kristie, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I just finished reading this book for the second time. Once from the libraby in hardback and again when I purchased the paperback. Once again a look at relationship (this time marriage) that demonstrates what a waste of time not communicating is. I have loved all her books. "

    — Cynthia, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I read this book in one night. I got caught up in the story and couldn't put the book down, ended up reading until 3 am. I liked how they handled the PSTD issue and really explained what it is and how important to take care of it. "

    — Stephie, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Cried from beginning to end! I couldn't put it down! :-) "

    — Sienna, 7/10/2013
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    " Just be prepared to cry your eyes out from cover to cover, great book & story, I also love Kristen Hannah! "

    — Michelle, 5/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is a great primer for anyone interested in Post Traumatic Stress. "

    — Gladys, 3/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Did not like at all... "

    — April, 2/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " My niece is a major in the army and while I was reading this book I thought of her. This is a story about a woman who had an unexpected deployment leaving her family. She comes back a different person and how she has to deal with the realities of fear and to find a way to fight an inner battle. "

    — Jeannie, 1/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Absolute must read. I cannot describe how many tears I shed reading this one. Nothing better than reading a book that can get you that emotionally involved. Loved it! "

    — Karie, 11/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " If you enjoy Kristen Hannah: Read this. This book is very well researched,quite interesting, yet will tear at your gut at times. "

    — Kitty, 9/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " What a great book. I laughed, I cried. As a lady on Steel Magnolias once said, Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion. "

    — Michelle, 6/25/2012
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    " Just loved this book. Definite one to read! "

    — Glenda, 6/3/2012
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    " this book was wonderful! coming from a military family, i can relate to a lot of the situations in this book and i really appreciate all the emotions that go along with war both on the front lines and back home. "

    — Tami, 1/23/2012

About Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah, a former lawyer turned writer, is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The WomenThe Nightingale, The Great Alone, and The Four Winds.

About Maggi-Meg Reed

Maggi-Meg Reed has performed as an actress and singer both on and off-Broadway. She is a narrator of many popular audiobooks, including A Very Long Engagement and The Time Traveler’s Wife. She is the winner of several AudioFile Earphones Awards.