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ISBN: 0399563091

ISBN13: 9780399563096

We Were the Lucky Ones

Name: Disappointing
Item: We Were the Lucky Ones
Rating: 1
Author: lBanks

by Georgia Hunter

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Book Overview

The New York Times bestseller with more than 1 million copies sold worldwide Now a Hulu limited series starring Joey King and Logan Lerman
Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive--and to reunite--We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds.

"Love in the face of global adversity? It couldn't be more timely." --Glamour

It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer. The talk around the family Seder table is of new babies and budding romance, not of the increasing hardships threatening Jews in their hometown of Radom, Poland. But soon the horrors overtaking Europe will become inescapable and the Kurcs will be flung to the far corners of the world, each desperately trying to navigate his or her own path to safety.

As one sibling is forced into exile, another attempts to flee the continent, while others struggle to escape certain death, either by working grueling hours on empty stomachs in the factories of the ghetto or by hiding as gentiles in plain sight. Driven by an unwavering will to survive and by the fear that they may never see one another again, the Kurcs must rely on hope, ingenuity, and inner strength to persevere.

An extraordinary, propulsive novel, We Were the Lucky Ones demonstrates how in the face of the twentieth century's darkest moment, the human spirit can endure and even thrive.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0399563091

ISBN13:9780399563096

Release Date:January 2018

Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group

Length:432 Pages

Weight:0.78 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.5" x 8.2"

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Disappointing

Published by lBanks , 6 months ago

Thought these books would show the survival of people from this era. I will never know. I later learned these books are "novels" which to me sends the message its out of the authors mind, not true facts.

Great writing and accurate to history

Published by Dawn , 8 months ago

This is a great account of history. Should be required reading

One Of My Favorite Books

Published by Julie Fox , 1 year ago

This story is intense and amazing and did I mention intense!!!??? I bought it on a whim at the airport while traveling and I couldn't put it down once i started it!!!! So so so good!!!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!!

Phenomenal read, get this book!

Published by Sharon , 2 years ago

If you like to read anything during WWll this one Will top your list! I’ve read many and the best ones are always the books that have actual history in them and this one depicts multiple families impacted by the war. I couldn’t put it down!

Excellent!

Published by Sue , 2 years ago

Excellent read for Historical Fiction lovers! Based on a true story featuring the authors own family. I learned so much about this horrific time in history. I look forward to reading more by Georgia Hunter.

Fabulous

Published by ClareD , 2 years ago

I have read quite a few WWII historical fiction books and this is one of my favorites!! Each chapter was detailed beautifully. Highly recommend!

Undoubtedly the best boo I have ever read!!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 5 years ago

Terrific reading.