The World That We Knew (Unabridged)
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Publisher Description
Audio bonus! The audio download edition includes an exclusive interview with Alice Hoffman and Judith Light!
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL
On the brink of World War II, with the Nazis tightening their grip on Berlin, a mother’s act of courage and love offers her daughter a chance of survival.
“[A] hymn to the power of resistance, perseverance, and enduring love in dark times…gravely beautiful…Hoffman the storyteller continues to dazzle.” —THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
At the time when the world changed, Hanni Kohn knows she must send her twelve-year-old daughter away to save her from the Nazi regime. Her desperation leads her to Ettie, the daughter of a rabbi whose years spent eavesdropping on her father enables her to create a mystical Jewish creature, a rare and unusual golem, who is sworn to protect Hanni’s daughter, Lea. Once Ava is brought to life, she and Lea and Ettie become eternally entwined, their paths fated to cross, their fortunes linked.
What does it mean to lose your mother? How much can one person sacrifice for love? In a world where evil can be found at every turn, we meet remarkable characters that take us on a stunning journey of loss and resistance, the fantastical and the mortal, in a place where all roads lead past the Angel of Death and love is never-ending.
Customer Reviews
Horrible
So boring, so hard to keep up with, the stories never lead anywhere. It was just terrible I didn’t even finish it I can’t believe I wasted $15!!
The World that we Knew
I enjoyed the book. The writing and narration combine to bring the story to life. Every character in the book was easily visualized, as were their courageous acts of sacrifice and heroism; creating a gripping and eye opening novel.
Moving and Vibrant
You may think that the misery of World War II would not be a pleasurable read, but this book is another Alice Hoffman treasure. Judith Light’s narration is truly compelling. Her voice is imbued with whatever force kept refugees, rescuers, and resistance fighters moving forward despite Nazi atrocities. It feels as if she picked me back up after every setback and horror the characters endured.