Hunters grandfather, addy kurc, came from a family of jews in radom, poland. Inspired by the incredible true story of one jewish family separated at the start of world war ii, determined to surviveand to reunitewe were the lucky ones is a sweeping novel spanning six years and five continents and a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. We were the lucky ones by georgia hunter reading guide. He has seventeen published novels as of september 20 plus one nonfiction.
Its also an amazing piece of historical reconstruction, expertly translated into fiction. Following the footsteps of the characters in we were the lucky ones author georgia hunter uses this interactive map to show where one jewish family, separated at the start of world war ii, ended up. We were the lucky ones is going on my potential favorites of the year list. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. To say that the lucky one is a romance novel would be a heavy understatement. The lucky one is unique among my novels in that it is the only novel inspired by an image. New york times bestseller inspired by the incredible true story of one jewish family separated at the start of world war ii, determined to surviveand to reunitewe were the lucky ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love. Jack and tim the lucky ones full hd lyrics duration. From the cover to the first chapters we understand immediately that we are going to. At the time, the news from iraq was dominating the front pages.
While serving in iraq he finds a photograph of a woman with a dog. We were the lucky ones by georgia hunter book summary. Eleven of nicholas sparkss novels the choice, the longest ride, the best of me, safe haven, the lucky one, the last song, dear john, nights in rodanthe, the notebook, a walk to remember, and message in a bottlehave been adapted into major motion pictures. We were the lucky ones characters listed with descriptions. An extraordinary, propulsive novel, we were the lucky ones demonstrates how in the face of the twentieth centurys darkest moment, the human spirit can endure and even thrive.
Jillian cantor, author of margor and the hours count. After three tours in iraq he begins the search for the woman in the photo, e. The novel begins in paris where addy, middle son of the kurc family, is living as a composer. How do you think this delayed awareness of her past impacted her approach to writing we were the lucky ones. Marine logan thibault finds a photograph of a smiling young woman halfburied in the dirt during his first deployment in the iraq war. Marine logan thibault finds a photograph of a smiling young woman. Goodreads members who liked we were the lucky ones also liked. Unfortunately, that means her end productthe debut novel we were the lucky onesemerges as an adventure story about a set of stick figures, each one more beautiful and noble than the next. This is an era when gals have gams, guys say dang and keep extra lucky strikes in their hatbands, and a lady liberty halfdollar buys a good meal.
Georgia hunter interview we were the lucky ones woca the source radio. Nicholas sparks does not know how to write a bad book. New york times bestseller inspired by the incredible true story of one jewish family separated at the start of world war ii, determined to surviveand to reunite we were the lucky ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. We were the lucky ones is the harrowing and unlikely story of a jewish family literally torn from each other and flung to far reaches of distant continents during. We were the lucky ones is based on your familys reallife experience during wwii and you used their real names in the book. Georgia hunter has written an epic novel, we were the lucky ones, based on a true family story. Courtney naliboff, georgia hunter is just as courageous as the characters her writing will never let us forget. The book follows the story of addy, his parents nechuma and sol, and his siblings genek, mila. Author georgia hunter reveals her writing and research process, and traces the novels reallife. We were the lucky ones by georgia hunter goodreads. When georgia hunter was fifteen years old, she learned that she came from a family of holocaust survivors.
It is luck that keeps the members of the kurc family safe during world war ii in georgia hunters debut novel, we were the lucky ones. We explore how he made the film look like one epic. This was a family saga at its best, bringing tears not where you might expect, but in the happy moments. Find books like we were the lucky ones from the worlds largest community of readers. We were the lucky ones, written by georgia hunter and published in 2017, is a historical novel based on the actual experiences of the authors family during world war ii. Lay your head on me as i fall asleep put your arms around mine stay here by my side were the lucky ones only just begun others leave too young were the lucky. Our book club page for we were the lucky ones by georgia hunter includes book club discussion questions, author website, book. We were the lucky ones is the most gripping novel ive read in years. We were the lucky ones by georgia hunter overdrive. We were the lucky ones by georgia hunter home facebook. This debut novel recounts not only one but multiple harrowing tales of unlikely survival. 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. We were the lucky ones is a compelling read, notable for hunters clear portraits of her plucky, resilient family, and for her ability to build suspense and investment without emotional manipulation. The extraordinary story of a family of polish jews that scatters at the start of wwii, determined to survive, and to reunite.
The author did not know about her familys holocaust past, or even realize she was onequarter jewish, until she was fifteen years old. Before world war ii, her greatgrandparents, nechuma and sol, owned a thriving business and with their five children, lived a comfortable life in radom, poland. It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the kur. We were the lucky ones georgia hunter, 2017 penguin publishing 416 pp. After a series of mishaps he locates elizabeth greene. The official website of nicholas sparks, american novelist, screenwriter and producer. A finalist for the national jewish book awards book club award a womens national book association great group read reading georgia hunters we were the lucky ones is like being swung heart first into history. We were the lucky ones was born of her quest to uncover her familys staggering. Inspired by the incredible true story of one jewish family separated at the start of world war ii, determined to surviveand to reunitewe were the lucky ones is a sweeping novel spanning six years and five continents and a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds love in the face of global adversity. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Genec kurc, the oldest son, has blue eyes, a dimple on each cheek, and an irresistible hollywood charm. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a love story nowone. 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.
One that is too unlikely to be true, yet it is true. Georgia hunter interview we were the lucky ones youtube. A marine travels to louisiana after serving three tours in iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war. Nicholas sparks, known as a writer of sentimental romance novels with dashes of magic and suspense, added another such book to his catalog in 2008 with the lucky one. He feels a strange draw to the woman, as if she is a good lucky charm. 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. Sparks you have made me a fan of another one of your beautifull books. New york times bestseller inspired by the incredible true story of one jewish family separated at the start of world war ii, determined to surviveand to reunitewe were the lucky ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. With ten oscar nominations, sam mendes 1917 is a technical marvel. Ps i always love authors notes section in historical fictionand this one is not to be missed. They really were the lucky ones, we discover as we make our way through the book, traveling with them throughout poland, to a siberian gulag, from montmartre to toulouse to italy, from casablanca to copacabana.
Before world war ii, her greatgrandparents, nechuma and sol, owned a. Message in a bottle, a walk to remember, the notebook, nights in rodanthe, dear john, the last song, the lucky one, safe haven, and most recently the longest ride. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the kurc family are doing. In her debut novel, we were the lucky ones, georgia hunter has crafted her own family history into a. This study guide consists of approximately 63 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of we were the lucky ones. We were the lucky ones by georgia hunter discussion.