When the World Was Ours
When the World Was Ours by Liz Kessler is a poignant narrative published by Simon and Schuster on May 18, 2021. This 352-page book explores the intertwined lives of three young friends—Leo, Elsa, and Max—set against the backdrop of Europe in 1936, as the continent faces the impending devastation of the Holocaust. The story captures their perfect day together, unaware of the dark changes that will soon disrupt their lives and separate them.
Readers will find a deeply moving account of friendship and resilience as the characters navigate their journeys across Germany, England, Prague, and Poland. The novel delves into social themes and the impact of historical events on personal relationships, highlighting how love and hope can persist even in dire circumstances. This edition, written in English, presents a narrative inspired by true events, offering insights into the challenges faced during a tumultuous period in history.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Windsnap series, Liz Kessler, comes a “brutally honest and totally believable” (Booklist, starred review) story of three young friends whose fates are intertwined during the devastation of the Holocaust—based on a true story.
Three friends. One memory.
Vienna. 1936.
Three young friends—Leo, Elsa, and Max—spend a perfect day together, unaware that around them Europe is descending into a growing darkness and that they will soon be cruelly ripped apart from one another. With their lives taking them across Europe—to Germany, England, Prague, and Poland—will they ever find their way back to one another? Will they want to?
Inspired by a true story, When the World Was Ours is an extraordinary novel that is as powerful as it is heartbreaking and that shows how the bonds of love, family, and friendship allow glimmers of hope to flourish, even in the most hopeless of times.
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