We Were the Lucky Ones

In 1939, Addy Kurc , a young Polish Jew, is immersed in the vibrant jazz scene of Paris, finding solace in music amidst the looming threat of war. A letter from his mother in Radom, Poland, warns of rising anti-Semitism, urging him to stay in France for Passover. Torn between his love for music and his family, Addy grapples with the decision to return home. As he boards a train back to Toulouse, he resolves to visit his family soon, unaware of the impending war that will change everything. In Radom, Poland, Genek Kurc , Addy's brother, navigates life under increasing anti-Semitic pressure. Des

Theme 1: Parisian Jazz and Family Ties

Family and belonging sit at the heart of We Were the Lucky Ones. Georgia Hunter examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.

Theme 2: Genek's Unyielding Spirit

This thread running through We Were the Lucky Ones gives the story its emotional weight. Georgia Hunter weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Passover's Lasting Memories

This thread running through We Were the Lucky Ones gives the story its emotional weight. Georgia Hunter weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About We Were the Lucky Ones

We Were the Lucky Ones has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Georgia Hunter's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

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"Parisian Jazz and Family Ties" — Georgia Hunter, We Were the Lucky Ones

About the Author

Georgia Hunter is the author of We Were the Lucky Ones. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.