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We Were the Lucky Ones
Book • 2017
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter chronicles the experiences of the Kurc family during the Holocaust.
The novel, inspired by Hunter's own family history, follows the family members as they are separated and face various challenges, including living in ghettos, working in Nazi factories, serving in the resistance, and hiding with false identities.
Despite the dire circumstances, the family's determination and unbreakable bonds are highlighted throughout the story.
Hunter spent nine years researching and interviewing family members to piece together this compelling narrative, which has been praised for its emotional impact and historical accuracy.
The novel, inspired by Hunter's own family history, follows the family members as they are separated and face various challenges, including living in ghettos, working in Nazi factories, serving in the resistance, and hiding with false identities.
Despite the dire circumstances, the family's determination and unbreakable bonds are highlighted throughout the story.
Hunter spent nine years researching and interviewing family members to piece together this compelling narrative, which has been praised for its emotional impact and historical accuracy.
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