'We Were the Lucky Ones' by Georgia Hunter is a gripping novel based on the true story of the Kurc family, a Polish Jewish family that miraculously survived the horrors of World War II. The story spans from 1939 through the war, following the family members as they endure separation, hardships, and struggles in various parts of the world, including Poland, Siberia, France, and Brazil. The book beautifully depicts the family's journey of survival, resilience, and reunion after the war, showcasing the power of love, hope, and determination in the face of adversity.
The narrative style of the book is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, as it weaves together the individual experiences of the Kurc family members, portraying their courage and will to survive amidst the atrocities of the Holocaust. Through meticulous research and personal family accounts, Georgia Hunter creates a poignant and emotional tribute to her ancestors, shedding light on the untold stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances during one of the darkest periods in history.
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Triggers include depictions of violence, trauma associated with the Holocaust, and themes of loss and persecution.
Has Romance?
There are elements of romance present in the story, though they are not the primary focus.
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The New York Times bestseller with more than 1 million copies sold worldwide
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.
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About the Author:
When Georgia Hunter was fifteen years old, she learned that she came from a family of Holocaust survivors. We Were the Lucky Ones was born of her quest to uncover her family's staggering history. Hunter's website, georgiahunterauthor.com, offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the extensive…
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