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The Most Talked About Book Club Selection: "We Were the Lucky Ones" by Georgia Hunter

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Title: We Were the Lucky Ones
Author: Georgia Hunter
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Category: Historical Fiction
Publication Date: 2/14/2017
Who Spread The Word: Book Clubs everywhere agree that "We Were the Lucky Ones" by Georgia Hunter is not only historical, but transformative as readers are tempted to dig up their own family history. A depiction of the Kurc family tree sets the tone for a brilliantly organized and well written account of Holocaust survivors with an impenetrable family bond. Colorful language and diverse viewpoints allow readers to witness actual people and real events spanning five continents over a tumultuous, six-year period. Experience new traditions like hiding the Afikomen, celebrating Jewish holidays like Passover and, eating Jewish cuisine like latkes.