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From a distance, Michael and Joleen Zarkades seem to have it all: a solid marriage, two exciting careers, and children they adore. But after twelve years together, the couple has lost their way; they are unhappy and edging toward divorce. Then the Iraq war starts. An unexpected deployment... read more
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Characters edit
- Jolene Zarkades: Main character of the story. Works as a helicopter pilot for the National Guard. Mother of Betsy and Lulu. She gets deployed to the war in Iraq.
- Michael Zarkades: Jolene's husband; a lawyer.
- Betsy Zarkades: Jolene and Michael's 12 year old daughter
- Lulu Zarkades: Jolene and Michael's 4 year old daughter; sister to Betsy
- Mila "Yia Yia" Zarkades: Micheal's mother; Lulu and Betsy's grandmother. Greek woman who has her own store. She helps Micheal with the house and girls when Jolene is deployed.
- Tamara Margaret Flynn: Jolene's best friend; They met in flight school and now work together in the National Guard as helicopter pilots.
- Seth Flynn.: Tami's son and Betsy's best friend (when they were younger)
- Zoe Wimerann: One of Betsy's on again off again friends.
- Sarah Merrin: Soldier who wrote to Jolene for guidance.
- Chris Cornflower: Therapist; vietnam vet, suffers from PTSD
- Keith Keller: man accused of killing his wife; also suffers from PTSD.
- Ben Lomand: Military sargeant
- Jamie Hix: Soldier
- Sierra Phillips: Betsy's ex-best friend.
- Doctor Sands: Doctor at Military Base
- Brad Hilderbrand: Soldier
- Carl: Tami's husband; Jo and Michael's next door neighbor.
- Bryon: Soldier
- Edward Keller: Keith's father.
- Teresa Burgess: Friend of Jo's
- Gloria: Friend of Jo and Tamara's
- Leah Sykes: Soldier who was injured in the war.
- Owen Smith: Soldier of Jo and Tamara's brigade.
- Conny: Jolene's physical therapist.
- Bill Antham: Soldier of Jo and Tamara's brigade.
- Ann: secretary.
- Emily Plotner: Soldier.
- Principal Warner: Betsy's school principal.
- Mrs. Zarkades: Add a description of this character.
- Yia Yia Mila
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The way she saw it, some families were like well-tended parks, with pretty daffodil borders and big, sprawling trees that offered respite from the summer sun.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kristin Hannah (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: January 31, 2012
ISBN: 0312577206
Page Count: 400
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: January 31, 2012
ISBN: 0312577206
Page Count: 400
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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