Flying Angels

by Danielle Steel

Book Overview

World War II brings together six remarkable young flight nurses, who face the challenges of war and its many heartbreaks and victories as unsung heroes, in this inspiring novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel. Audrey Parker's life changes forever when Pearl Harbor is attacked on December 7, 1941. Her brother, a talented young Navy pilot, had been stationed there, poised to fulfill their late father's distinguished legacy. Fresh out of nursing school with a passion and a born gift for helping others, both Audrey and her friend Lizzie suddenly find their nation on the brink of war. Driven to do whatever they can to serve, they enlist in the Army and embark on a new adventure as flight nurses. Risking their lives on perilous missions, they join the elite Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron and fly into enemy territory almost daily to rescue wounded soldiers from the battlefield. Audrey and Lizzie make enormous sacrifices to save lives alongside an extraordinary group of nurses: Alex, who longs to make a difference in the world; Louise, a bright mind who faced racial prejudice growing up in the South; Pru, a selfless leader with a heart of gold; and Emma, whose confidence and grit push her to put everything on the line for her patients. Even knowing they will not achieve any rank and will receive little pay for their efforts, the "Flying Angels" will give their all in the fight for freedom. They serve as bravely and tirelessly as the men they rescue on the front lines, in daring airlifts, and are eternally bound by their loyalty to one another. Danielle Steel presents a sweeping, stunning tribute to these incredibly courageous women, inspiring symbols of bravery and valor.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984821555
• ISBN13: 9781984821553
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Mom mom of 3

This book was wonderful, shocking and sad with much to think about. The nurse's showed not only professionalism, compassion, their heroism wa beyond reproach. How these young girls adapted to each other was just amazing. I read it in two nights and didn't want it too end. This was quite different from other of Danielle Steel books it was very refreshing to read something different. Yes the ending was a happy one but wow what a price to pay. Give this a try, and won't be sorry.

Historical Fiction

This is a WWII Historical Fiction that follows several women that work as Nurses in the war. I have to say I loved the storyline, and this book is so touching. I did have a hard time bonding with the characters of this book because the writing style in this book. I wanted to loved the characters more, but I have to say by the end I came to care a lot for the characters. This book storyline really show how hard and brave the nurses was on the frontline helped was. This books writing style made me feel I was there with the nurses flying in those planes to get the hurt men back safety. This book also helped us see how different black people where treated in England vs American during that time. I have to say as an American I am sadden by that fact, but we have to keep being better. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.