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This acclaimed novel, now adapted into a limited series starring Joey King and Logan Lerman, tells the remarkable true story of a Jewish family torn apart at the onset of World War II, determined to survive and reunite.

Set in the spring of 1939, the Kurc family is focused on everyday joys like new babies and budding romances, despite the looming threat of war. But as the conflict escalates, they are scattered across the globe, each member facing their own perilous journey to safety.

Some are exiled, others flee, and many endure grueling hardships in ghettos or live in hiding. Fueled by hope, resourcefulness, and an unbreakable will to survive, the Kurcs' story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit during one of history's darkest times.

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This acclaimed novel, now adapted into a limited series starring Joey King and Logan Lerman, tells the remarkable true story of a Jewish family torn apart at the onset of World War II, determined to survive and reunite.

Set in the spring of 1939, the Kurc family is focused on everyday joys like new babies and budding romances, despite the looming threat of war. But as the conflict escalates, they are scattered across the globe, each member facing their own perilous journey to safety.

Some are exiled, others flee, and many endure grueling hardships in ghettos or live in hiding. Fueled by hope, resourcefulness, and an unbreakable will to survive, the Kurcs' story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit during one of history's darkest times.