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We Were the Lucky Ones
By Georgia HunterPublisher Description
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.
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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“This is one of the most extraordinary Holocaust survival stories I’ve read. All immediate members of the Kurc family survived (parents, siblings, and spouses)!
Written by a granddaughter of one of the survivors, Addy, the story is told mostly from the 5 siblings’ perspectives and describes the dangerous measures taken, excruciating decisions made, and oftentimes strokes of luck that allowed them to survive the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Miraculously, none of them were sent to death camps, though the eldest son and his wife spent time at a work camp.
Halina, the youngest and easily passable as Aryan, worked with her husband in the Underground, allowing her to save her sister, niece, and parents.
I’m don’t know why I’ve always been drawn to stories about the Holocaust - I’ve read them since I was quite young.
I’m sure it has to do with the inspiration that comes from the survivors and their unbreakable will to live.
Maybe it’s a way for me to honor those who survived, while paying tribute to those who didn’t.
Either way - this story is incredible and ends on a joyous note. The descendants of the Kurc family number in the 100’s!”Believable charactersLikable charactersDescriptive writingSuspensefulUnpredictableDark settingDarkHeartbreakingRacismViolence
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“While reading Georgia Hunter's book, We Were the Lucky Ones I wished more of my family from both my parents would have survived the atrocities of the NAZIs and their allies.
The Kurc family is for sure a lucky family, even after enduring all the troubles during WWII. The story of the Kurc family is about family resilience, and unbreakable bonds of love, and loyalty. We Were the Lucky Ones is a novel based on true stories and an exciting family; a book that explores the complexities of the human spirit during times of war and adversity.
As a third-generation Holocaust survivor, I am jealous and proud at the same time of the unwavering determination to survive and manage to reunite the Kurc family amidst the horrors of WWII. For me is one of the most powerful and moving stories of human experience I read lately.”Believable charactersMulti-layered charactersBeautifully writtenOriginal writingRealistic settingHeartbreakingThought-provokingViolence
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About Georgia Hunter
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 research this project has entailed. She lives in Connecticut.
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