"The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah with Paul Norat

In this episode, host Emmy B shares one of her favorite reads published in 2021. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah is a work of historical fiction at its finest. 

Guest Paul Norat, helps Emmy take you through the history behind the historical fiction and shares insights into the "Dirty Thirties" and what we can learn about poverty, immigration, and emergency preparedness, from the experiences of women during the Great Depression era. Protagonist Elsa Martinelli's has a lot to share with readers regarding grit, hope, and courage in desperate times.  Her story along with the many untold stories of women in the 1930s, are ones we can all learn from today!