While We’re Far Apart

By: Lynn Austin

Narrated by: Suzanne Toren

Five-time Christy Award winner Lynn Austin is acclaimed as “one of the genre’s best historical fiction novelists” (Library Journal). Set in Brooklyn, New York, during World War II, While We’re Far Apart is a brilliant blend of captivating characters, heart-tugging emotions, and vivid spiritual truths. While a motherless girl longs for her daddy and a young lady hopes for a second chance at love, this poignant tale explores the uncertainty that stalks the homefront as the “War to End All Wars” rages in Europe.

©2010 Lynn Austin (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Esther Shaffer, 12, mourns her dead mother and now faces her father enlisting in the army; Penny Goodrich, long in love with Eddie Shaffer, volunteers to care for his children, hoping to marry Eddie when he returns; and Jacob Mendel, a Jewish widower, struggles to find Hashem (God) amid his loss. Their lives intersect as Jacob rediscovers his faith, Penny discovers her past and her future, and Esther begins to understand life and love. Add family drama, D-Day, the Holocaust, arson, and young love, and you'll see why Austin is so popular." ( Publishers Weekly)

While We 're Far Apart

I have purchased 10 of Lynns books to give to my sister for Christmas . I will suggest she begin with this one ! Absolutely the best story yet !!! Absolutely!!

I Gained huge appreciation

Loved every part of this story. It illustrated so well the impact of the war on every age and how it changed people.

Fantastic

I feel like a broken record when it comes to my reviews on Lynn Austin’s books. The research for her historical fiction books is above reproach. What and how she writes always leaves me wanting to know more about the timeframe and non-fictional characters she writes about in her books. Her attention to detail and ability to bring historical figures to life is truly captivating. I find myself constantly researching the time periods and individuals she references, eager to learn more about the world she has created within her pages. It's clear that her passion for storytelling and dedication to accuracy shine through in her work, making her books both educational and entertaining. I can't wait to dive into her next novel and discover even more about the fascinating people and events that she expertly brings to life.

Excellent read

It was a great “read”… the story flowed well and it was easy to listen to while multi-tasking. The story about how the Jews were treated is heartbreaking, but it is reality for the time. Thank you for writing this.

Inspiring!

Interesting WW2 story about forgiveness and faith. Well developed characters. Hated for it to end.