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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.
Soon, however, the horrors overtaking Europe scatter them to the far corners of the world, each struggling to find their own path to survival. This book, based on the true story of the author’s family, is a testament to hope, family, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of true evil. We were the lucky ones, until we weren’t.
Siberian gulag, We Were the Lucky Ones demonstrates how, in the face of the twentieth century’s darkest moment, the human spirit can find a way to survive, and even triumph. (from the Publisher.) Discussion Questions: ABOUT THE STORY: 1. The Kurc family was assimilated into Polish life before the war. What are some examples of that assimilation,
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. Characters: 121. Amazon rating: 5 stars. Genre: Historical Fiction. Radom. Toulouse. Bielsko. Montelupich Prison.
We Were the Lucky Ones (Hunter) - Discussion Questions. Discussion Questions. Use our LitLovers Book Club Resources; they can help with discussions for any book: • How to Discuss a Book (helpful discussion tips) • Generic Discussion Questions—Fiction and Nonfiction. • Read-Think-Talk (a guided reading chart)
Book Review. After listening to this book on audio, I had to dig for more information on this fascinating story based on the author's family history. At 15 years old Georgia Hunter discovers she comes from a family of holocaust survivors, she researches their journey and writes this mesmerizing book about family love, resilience and determination.
A novel of breathtaking sweep and scope that spans five continents and six years and transports readers from the jazz clubs of Paris to Kraków’s most brutal prison to the ports of Northern Africa and the farthest reaches of the Siberian gulag, We Were the Lucky Ones demonstrates how, in the face of the twentieth century’s darkest moment, the human spirit can find a way to survive, and ...
