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We Were the Lucky Ones

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Georgia Hunter
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Ratings
Book
177
Narrator
43
Release Date
February 14, 2017
Duration
15 hours 36 minutes
Summary
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.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Emma J. Jan 2021

As a fanatic of WWll historical fiction... this was among one of the best Holocaust novels I’ve read. Each character I caMe to love so deeply. MUST READ

Profile Avatar Patty H Feb 2018

It was a great read enjoyed it from beginning to end and the Author's note at the end was touching ~

Profile Avatar Shannon G Jul 2017

And incredible story! Don't miss out on this one!

Profile Avatar Valerie P. Jul 2024

A touching and heart rendering story about a Polish family who endured the atrocities of WWII and managed to survive, reuniting after the war. Each family member had to face struggles, fears, and decisions which were never clear cut. It’s a book about love and survival during a dark period of history.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

A Jewish family during WW II in Poland showed courage, strength, and survival skills to be together again there was an excellent narrator, giving good continuity to this story

Profile Avatar Kara J. May 2024

I really liked the book. It was a bit difficult to follow all the characters though. I think a hard copy would have been easier. I wanted to at least hear the story before I watched it on Hulu.

Profile Avatar Cynthia W. Oct 2022

Igot through about 3/4 and lost interest. The booked just dragged on and on. It was kind of like a memoir more than good character development.

Profile Avatar Megan M. May 2022

All time favorite (WW2). An amazing story.

Profile Avatar Tana D. Mar 2021

Really enjoyed the book. Hard to imagine the atrocities committed and the amazing miracles of this era of our history. The characters were well defined and the story told in a believable voice.

Profile Avatar J R. Jun 2020

Fascinating story, esp when you realize that it is based on real lives! Enjoyed the reader very much also.

Profile Avatar Jocelyn K. Oct 2019

Amazing book. I learned so much about this time in history

Profile Avatar Catherine V. Feb 2019

This is the story if a huge family that, against all odds, survived the nazis during World War II in Poland. Of course they are separated and follows a ten years Odyssey all over the World. The book has harrowing moments that will go strait to your heart and will make you sob non stop. I learned a lot about the fate of the Polish Jews during these dark times for humanity. While the title lets us understand that they will see each other again, the fact that we know, doesn’t take anything away to the suspense in the story. The book is riveting and all I did for three days is listen to it. Definitely one to remember!

Profile Avatar Pam W. Feb 2019

The narrator was one of the best I've every listened to. There were many accents required and some dialog in foreign languages. She was masterful and kept me rapt with attention. What a wonderful , and heart-wrenching, true story of one Polish/Jewish family during WW2. I loved this book and didn't want it to end.

Profile Avatar Amy M. Dec 2018

Beautifully written. A heartwrenching tale that makes you feel the emotions right along with the characters. A monument to the endurance of the human spirit.

Profile Avatar Cynthia L. Nov 2018

Incredible book. A must read for everyone. So well written that you feel like you are part of the story.

Profile Avatar Megan C. Oct 2018

I could not stop listening! What an incredible story. I love the narrator!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2018

Everything about this book is captivating. The narrator does a great job too. I highly recommend it!

We Were the Lucky Ones

We Were the Lucky Ones

Author: Georgia Hunter
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