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The War Nurse

A sweeping novel by an international bestselling author based on a true World ...

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Discuss The War Nurse by Tracey Enerson Wood

How much did you know about nursing (particularly World War I–era nursing) before reading this book? What was the most surprising thing you learned?

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Aug. 21, 2021
by millicentg

Overall, what do you think of The War Nurse? (no spoilers in this thread, please)

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Aug. 21, 2021
by millicentg

Did you understand Julia's hesitation about pursuing a romantic relationship with Fred?

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Aug. 18, 2021
by christineb

What are the unique struggles Julia faces as the leader of the other nurses?

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Aug. 18, 2021
by christineb

How does the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak compare to the 2020 novel coronavirus? Are there lessons that can be learned from the way Julia and her nurses battle their pandemic?

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Aug. 12, 2021
by llsmill

Dr. Murphy compares the doctor's role to that of a car mechanic and gives the majority of the healing credit to nurses. How would you rank their importance next to doctors?

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Aug. 12, 2021
by llsmill

What did you think of Marie Curie's presence in the novel?

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Aug. 12, 2021
by nancyh

Did Julia do the right thing by violating protocol to operate on Private Dempsey? What would you have done in her place?

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Jul. 29, 2021
by christinec

What did you think of Julia's choice to keep her skin condition a secret?

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Jul. 28, 2021
by jhoov

Did reading the Author's Note change your perception of anything in the novel?

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Jul. 22, 2021
by joang

What brings about the transformation in Julia's perception of nursing as her only option to seeing it as a calling?

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Jul. 22, 2021
by taking.mytime

What did you think of the final scene of the book? Can you think of a moment you wanted to bottle up and keep forever? What do you think is next for Julia and Fred?

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Jul. 22, 2021
by taking.mytime

What do you think of Julia’s words about family vs. friendships? Do you find this true in your own experience?

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Jul. 22, 2021
by taking.mytime

If you were told that your entire workplace was uprooting to support a war effort, what would your first reaction be? Did Julia have a real choice when it came to shipping out?

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Jul. 22, 2021
by taking.mytime

Compare the benefits and drawbacks of strictly following protocol to the consequences of a nurse performing whatever procedures she feels are best.

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Jul. 22, 2021
by taking.mytime

Both Julia and the doctors she assists can be territorial about their authority. How does this affect their working dynamics? Are there any consequences for the patients the team treats?

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Jul. 21, 2021
by taking.mytime

How does Julia's description of herself in the opening lines foreshadow the issues that arise throughout the book as Julia deals with being a woman in the male-dominated world of health care during WWI?

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Jul. 21, 2021
by taking.mytime

Why are Julia and Dr. Valentine so often in conflict? Have you ever experienced similar tension with a superior at work?

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Jul. 21, 2021
by taking.mytime

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