We Were the Lucky Ones: A Novel

We Were the Lucky Ones is a New York Times bestseller, inspired by the true story of a Jewish family separated at the start of World War II who fight to survive and reunite against impossible odds.

Set in 1939 Poland, the Kurc family tries to live normal lives despite the growing threat of war. While they celebrate love and new beginnings, danger soon closes in as Europe descends into chaos. Each member of the family is forced onto a different path—some into exile, others into hiding or brutal labor—each struggling to stay alive and hold on to hope.

A powerful and moving novel, it celebrates love, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit during one of history’s darkest times.