This was a great story! It follows the Kurcs, a Jewish family in Radom, Poland, beginning in spring of 1939 and then all through the terrible war years. At the beginning of the book, Mr. and Mrs. Kurc and four of their five grown children (some of them married and one with a baby) are living in Poland, either in Radom or Lvov. The fifth son is living and working in Paris. The reader knows from the start that none of these are safe places for Jews. How many of them will live through the next six years, and what horrors will they face?
What makes this novel most amazing is that it is the story of the author's own ancestors! She listened to the stories of older relatives and then carefully researched the topic, and she has created a wonderful story. (So you know that at least one family member lived! I won't tell you how many of them were the "lucky ones" of the title.)
I definitely recommend this book!!
What makes this novel most amazing is that it is the story of the author's own ancestors! She listened to the stories of older relatives and then carefully researched the topic, and she has created a wonderful story. (So you know that at least one family member lived! I won't tell you how many of them were the "lucky ones" of the title.)
I definitely recommend this book!!
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