December 7, 1941. As bombs fall on Hickam Field, Chief Nurse Annie Fox leaps into action. She leads with calm and courage, saving lives in a hospital overwhelmed by chaos and smoke.
But Annie’s bravery doesn’t end with the attack. When a fellow nurse—Japanese American and Annie’s dear friend—is arrested, Annie faces a different kind of battle.
She served her country without question. Now she must confront the prejudice it harbors within.
Based on the true story of the first woman awarded the Purple Heart during WWII, The Woman with a Purple Heart is a moving novel of resilience, injustice, and quiet heroism.
Annie thought duty meant sacrifice. She didn’t know it would mean fighting for the soul of the country she loves.
