Description

Set in Brooklyn during World War II, this moving novel brings together three unlikely neighbors whose lives are shaped by separation, grief, and uncertainty. A heartbroken young woman, a lonely tenant longing for love, and an elderly landlord anxiously awaiting news from his son in Hungary find their lives unexpectedly intertwined as the war reaches far beyond the battlefield. Through their shared struggles, the story explores faith, hope, family, sacrifice, and the redemptive power of human connection. With emotional depth and richly drawn characters, it offers a poignant portrait of courage and compassion in a world divided by conflict.

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paperback

Baker Books

Published Oct 1, 2010

473 pages

ISBN: 9781441212979

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First Published

2010

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for While We're Far Apart by Lynn Austin.

War/Trauma
Racism/Discrimination
Death/Grief
Child Separation