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We Were the Lucky Ones: A Novel

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.

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With more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, now a Hulu limited series. WE WERE THE LUCKY ONESWith more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, now a Hulu limited series. WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES

Love in the force of global adversity? It couldn't be more timely, says GlamourLove in the force of global adversity? It couldn't be more timely, says Glamour

[A] gripping emotional novel, says PEOPLE about WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES[A] gripping emotional novel, says PEOPLE about WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES

Turning history into fiction can be tricky... Hunter finesses the challenge, says THE JEWISH VOICETurning history into fiction can be tricky... Hunter finesses the challenge, says THE JEWISH VOICE

A new novel from New york Times bestselling author Georgia HunterA new novel from New york Times bestselling author Georgia Hunter

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2018
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399563091
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399563096
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.43 x 0.94 x 8.17 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Jewish Historical Fiction #12 in Cultural Heritage Fiction #205 in American Literature (Books)
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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.

From the Publisher

With more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, now a Hulu limited series. WE WERE THE LUCKY ONESWith more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, now a Hulu limited series. WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES

Love in the force of global adversity? It couldn't be more timely, says GlamourLove in the force of global adversity? It couldn't be more timely, says Glamour

[A] gripping emotional novel, says PEOPLE about WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES[A] gripping emotional novel, says PEOPLE about WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES

Turning history into fiction can be tricky... Hunter finesses the challenge, says THE JEWISH VOICETurning history into fiction can be tricky... Hunter finesses the challenge, says THE JEWISH VOICE

A new novel from New york Times bestselling author Georgia HunterA new novel from New york Times bestselling author Georgia Hunter

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2018
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399563091
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399563096
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.43 x 0.94 x 8.17 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Jewish Historical Fiction #12 in Cultural Heritage Fiction #205 in American Literature (Books)
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  1. carilynp

    I wish I could give it MANY more stars
    While only the second month into the year, I can say with certainty that Georgia Hunter’s debut novel WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES is my favorite book of the year. Definitely one of the books that I will cherish. It is not only a poignant story, written so eloquently and with such heart, but the fact that it is based on the true story of her family makes it that much more special. The book is about a family of Polish Jews who were separated during World War II and what became of them. At many times, this is a difficult book to read, as it should be, given the subject. But because it is so hard to read, all the more reason to do so.I don’t remember the last time that I was so moved by words on a page, characters with such determination, and the evil that lay before them. To read page after page about the destruction of the war, the harsh reality of their living conditions, the brutality of the Nazi regime, and what the Jews were literally stripped of. It is a lesson in humanity, in history, and in how Poland was desecrated. As a third-generation immigrant, like Hunter, my grandparents came from Poland, and while they were in America before the war, nothing has impacted my heart more than reading this book. Surely my grandparents left behind friends and family and felt similar heartache as the Kurcs did with their beloved country.There are many lessons to be learned from reading this book other than how people cope with great sadness. It is about resilience, the strength of the human spirit, family, and love. Hunter is a writer to watch. Hunter’s ancestors would be so proud of what she has done with this book. She has not only written a remarkable piece of literature but the effort that she put forth to gather her family’s history seems to have been no small feat, as you will learn. As a Jew and a human, I feel it was an honor to read WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES, to learn about every member of her family. I feel like I know each of them. They were the lucky ones and so are we to be given this book.

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  2. StoryTimeReviews

    This book sweeps in & quietly claims you
    🎧 It’s not often that a book sweeps in & quietly claims you—but 𝙒𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙨 by Georgia Hunter does exactly that. It 𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚋𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚛𝚎𝚏𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚐𝚘—not in a flashy, dramatized way, but with raw, human truth. Based on the author’s own family history, this novel traces the Kurc family across continents, through loss, hope, & the terrifying unpredictability of WWII. And somehow? It’s still a 𝕡𝕒𝕘𝕖-𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕣.Yes, it’s historical fiction based on true events, but it reads like a suspense novel—with your emotions holding their breath in every chapter.And the characters? 𝘚𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭, you’ll find yourself praying for them like you’re reading a journal, not a novel.𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗:✡️ A Jewish family’s resilience that will gut-punch you in the best way🌍 A sweeping journey across Poland, France, Siberia, Brazil, & more🧵 Multiple POVs that actually work (and make you care about everyone)🕊️ Hope threaded through tragedy—you will cry & still be glad you read it📚 Based on true events that give it a depth no fiction can fake𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 (Spoiler free) 👀• A hidden identity that makes your palms sweat• The most bittersweet letter you will never forget• That one train station reunion (you’ll know it when you get there—have tissues)• A birth scene that is tense, terrifying, & so full of grit you’ll forget to breathe• A stolen moment of joy in the most unlikely place𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:💭 This book doesn’t just tell you what happened. It 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕 what it cost. And still—somehow—it leaves you with hope. Georgia Hunter writes with clarity, compassion, & a quiet force that lingers long after the last page. I’m not the same reader I was before I started this book.𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦🤬 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: Moderate—about 4-5 f-bombs, occasional d*, h*, b**, and religious exclamations used in distress.🛁 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁: No explicit content; fade-to-black intimacy between married couples.🥊 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Includes graphic wartime violence, executions, starvation, forced labor, and disturbing Holocaust imagery (handled with care but emotionally intense).⚠️ 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: Antisemitism, genocide, grief, death of children and parents, family separation, trauma of war & displacement.𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 ⭐️📖 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 5/5 – Deeply moving, brilliantly paced, emotionally immersive.🎧 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: 4/5 – The narration is solid and emotional, though multiple accents and rapid POV shifts can occasionally make it harder to follow without the print version nearby.

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  3. María

    Interesante contenido basado en historia real escrito en un lenguaje sencillo. Muy recomendable para los que están tratando de afianzar el aprendizaje de la lengua inglesa.

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  4. Aayushi Agarwal

    Loved it and appreciate the write-up and thankyouu!!

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  5. Daisy

    This book was a very good read. Terrible things happened in World War II and some of the chapters were quite moving. Well written (in my opinion) and certainly held the reader. I would definitely recommend.

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  6. JaquiP

    This book is a moving, compelling testament to the love of family, to bravery in the face of tragedy to the dignity and courage of this family. The writer is gifted and love and compassion shine from the book she has written. So many worthy books are simply not well written but this is not the case here. The writing is telling, each word placed just so for impact. More it is meticulously well researched, the history of our world underpinning the story of this family caught up in a tragedy of epic proportions the holocaust that overwhelmed and wiped out millions of European jewry and many others in Its madness. That any of them survived at all is incredible. They did so with bravery courage dignity and even humour. Georgia Hunter has written a wonderful book. I struggled to read the last few pages of the book because of the haze of tears clouding my vision it was so enthralling and so heartfelt. I think everyone should read this book. It is sad and uplifting and written with such love and compassion and commitment. I have messaged my three sons to read it and totally loved it. So moving.

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  7. AdF

    “We were the lucky ones” e “Noi i salvati” … due titoli, lo stesso libro. La versione inglese e quella italiana del titolo di questa opera di Georgia Hunter si completano. Essere tra i salvati, o sopravvissuti, all’eccidio degli ebrei durante la seconda guerra mondiale è questione di fortuna. Per quanto importante, l’argomento non è certamente dei più semplici da affrontare. L’autrice di questo libro l’ha fatto in modo semplice, diretto e realistico. Soprattutto realistico. E non poteva certo essere diversamente.La Hunter, di origini polacche, nasce negli Stati Uniti nel 1978. Vive la sua infanzia, adolescenza, giovinezza come qualunque altro suo coetaneo. Fino a quando non scopre che la sua famiglia porta sulle spalle un peso enorme. Il peso del passato. A poco più di venti anni scopre di essere discendente di sopravvissuti all’olocausto. Quel delitto contro l’umanità di cui probabilmente aveva sempre solo sentito parlare, o che aveva studiato studiato, o visto in documentari e film … da quel giorno diventa parte integrante del passato di componenti della sua famiglia, persone che ama e con le quali ha vissuto e sta vivendo parte della sua quotidianità. Ho pensato molto a questo aspetto. Mi sono chiesta come avrei reagito io nel venire a conoscenza di una cosa del genere. Ebbene, lei ha reagito con forza. Ha deciso di raccogliere le testimonianze di chi ancora in vita tra i suoi familiari. Ha deciso di documentarsi a fondo in modo da poter raccontare questa storia. Una storia triste, dolorosa, terribile. Una storia di abusi, di violenza, di dolore. Allo stesso tempo, però, una storia di lotta, di speranza, di amore. Il forte e grande amore di una famiglia. Una famiglia che nel dolore e nella sofferenza ha cercato di rimanere unita, quando possibile, e che ha fatto l’impossibile per riunirsi una volta finita la guerra, quando questa in qualche modo ne aveva allontanato i membri. Persone che hanno avuto la fortuna di poter raccontare quei giorni, anche se rivangarli dev’essere stato tutt’altro che semplice.E’ una storia vera. Una storia che lascia l’amaro in bocca, ma che la addolcisce nel venire a conoscenza che questa famiglia è sopravvissuta a tanto odio. Una storia che emoziona fino alle lacrime nel ricongiungimento di persone che non si vedevano dall’inizio della guerra, ignare delle reciproche sorti, ma che non hanno mai perso la speranza di potersi riabbracciare.Leggendo questo libro ripercorrerete un capitolo della storia di cui dovremmo vergognarci.Proprio per questo ne consiglio la lettura. Per ricordare. E nel ricordare, vergognarci di quello che noi esseri umani siamo capaci di fare. E nel vergognarci, impegnarci perché cose del genere non accadano più. E nell’impegnarci, imparare che ogni essere umano deve essere rispettato con dignità, indipendentemente dalla nazionalità, classe sociale, lingua o religione.

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