For Those Who Are Lost
Books | Fiction / Historical / 20th Century / World War II
4.4
Julia Bryan Thomas
"A compelling story of love, courage and forgiveness. Highly recommended." —Historical Novel Society"A sure bet for readers of personal war stories and those who want to know, 'What about the women and children?'" —BooklistInspired by true events, For Those Who Are Lost begins on the eve of the Nazi invasion of the island of Guernsey, when terrified parents have a choice to make: send their children alone to England, or keep the family together and risk whatever may come to their villages.Ava and Joseph Simon reluctantly put their 9-year-old son, Henry, and four-year-old daughter, Catherine, in the care of their son's teacher, who will escort them on a boat to mainland England. Just as the ferry is about to leave, the teacher's sister, Lily appears. The two trade places: Helen doesn't want to leave Guernsey, and Lily is desperate for a fresh start.Lily is the one who accompanies the children to England, and Lily is the one who lets Henry get on a train by himself, deciding in a split second to take Catherine with her and walk the other way. That split-second decision lingers long after the war ends, impacting the rest of their lives.Perfect for readers of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, For Those Who Are Lost is at once heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and uplifting.
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Author
Julia Bryan Thomas
Pages
384
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published Date
2022-06-14
ISBN
1728248558 9781728248554
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"I would rate this book 4 stars! I would give it 5 but I believe the relationships between characters could’ve been more developed and dialogue could’ve been more well written. Though this story was amazing with how real it felt, you get a small glimpse of history. This book told of a part of WW2 I’ve never heard before. It will honestly be one of my favorite books. "
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