We Were the Lucky Ones

A gripping and deeply moving novel inspired by the true story of a Jewish family torn apart at the outbreak of World War II—and their extraordinary journey to survive and reunite.

In the spring of 1939, the Kurc family gathers in their Polish hometown of Radom, celebrating life’s joys with laughter, love and hope. But as the Nazi threat looms larger, their lives are upended. Over the coming years, the Kurcs are scattered across continents—some fleeing across borders, others enduring forced labor, exile, or the constant peril of hiding in plain sight.

Despite unimaginable hardship, the Kurcs remain bound by determination and love, driven by the belief that they will one day find one another again. We Were the Lucky Ones is a powerful tribute to resilience and the enduring strength of family in history’s darkest hours.