Holocaust Survivors: The Secret of How One Family Escaped the Nazi Death Camps

In her new novel, first time author Georgia Hunter tells the story of her own family's remarkable survival of the Holocaust. Though the book, titled "We Were The Lucky Ones" is considered historical fiction, it is largely based on the true story of 22 members of the Kurc family; Polish Jews of all ages who managed to evade capture by the Nazis. Hunter sits down with host Paul Schankman for a First Person, One on One discussion of her best selling book which retells a story she only learned years after all but one of the survivors had passed away.
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[@Janny3103]

I just finished watching the 8 part series of this story on Hulu. I felt like I was drawn into the story as if I were there, holding my breath at every turn. I didn't even know there was a book. However I will be purchasing it soon. This is definitely a most see.

[@sweet2angel]

And last March 28, 2024, The book comres to life, We have a TV Series, We were the lucky ones. The script, the scenes, the actor awesome, its is elegant, carefully made, you will really feel the emotions, like you are in that situation, its a Master piece. I hope the youth of today will watch the TV series and read the book they will learn a lot, they will value, respect, love and treasure life and the freedom that they have right now.

[@asucenaleon545]

I love that she's telling their story. People need to know history because it always repeats itself.

[@jessie-lou7786]

Unfortunately it’s repeating its self right now in Palestine ☹️

[@jsnip6720]

@@jessie-lou7786 in Palestine right now a terrorist organization is still holding hostages that it kidnapped after it attacked and slaughtered civilians in Israel. What is happening in Palestine is not the same. The Israelis do not want to injure civilians. But they cannot continually be attacked by Hamas..

[@SHope-rq1hc]

@@jessie-lou7786 you have clearly never been to israel/palestine/middle east in general. sharia law is why gaza and the middle east is like this. stop blaming israel for their hateful views on the world. try being harassed and assaulted there and then maybe you will feel less bad for these people who have hate in their hearts.

[@murtlandjardine8716]

HISTORY ALWAYS KEEP REPEATING ITSELF.SAD TO SAY ITS HUMAN BEHAVIOR​@@jessie-lou7786

[@carolluther1625]

​@@jessie-lou7786Palestine is no way comparable. Sorry. Attacking people at a concert, putting babies in ovens & killing them, raping women, killing people in their homes that had not attacked you initially is not the same. Sorry. Palestinians being used by Hamas government they let them be there.

[@timdetmers3240]

This was a wonderful book and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the holocaust. It is unusual because it is about a family where EVERYONE survives, a very rare story.

[@cbear9263]

It's a wonderful story. Watched it on Hulu and couldn't wait week after week to watch. As a Christian American, I stand with Israel. Never again. 🇺🇲🇮🇱

[@shondaet]

What a great backstory. To know it comes from her own family history is amazing.

[@Rlduncan1]

I loved this book 📚 It’s funny how we take freedom for granted. Despite all those scary moments in the book, the family survived at the end. ❤️❤️❤️

[@blancabulgrin5560]

I still can't believe this happened in my lifetime,thank u i can't wait to read the book....

[@aglayapiano]

Thank you very much for sharing your story! My grandmother is. Holocaust survivor. Just watched “We were the lucky ones” and cannot wait to read a book.

[@nancygould9478]

It would seem that the more things change, the more things stay the same. Thanks for your book and thanks for sharing this interview about your book💐

[@Liz920]

I just finished watching the Hulu series 7 episodes deep and hearing the interview of the book hearing her background and story is amazing and it’s sad to know that war in Russia continues

[@reneeochoa1015]

I read this book. Awesome read and highly recommend it.

[@supaflysye]

Just watched the first 3 episodes on Disney great story and great casting

[@zariabelle4027]

Just bought the book. Glad to have found it.

[@lisamannmann5559]

how wonderful this story is

[@elizabethgribben4320]

Brilliant series

[@shelbycook5804]

I am watching this now. I love it.

[@user-ph4pc4mg7z]

I love this young woman and her story told with detail and pride. My Granddaughter and Grandson are 1/4 Jewish. I don't know their personal Jewish history, but I read them books about the Jewish heritage as they are raised as Christians! I was raised Christian but my Irish Father taught us the Jewish heritage of Jesus because it's a part of all of us! No matter what our ancestry! I too am a Holocaust researcher! 💔 to think that my grandchildren could have perished in WWII had they lived in and at another time! ❣️🙏🇺🇲 God bless Israel!

[@reqhskslkwe4480]

The guy in the middle of family pictures looks like Tom Cruise

[@robertmcginness4610]

A history of the holicost non survivors, and the atrocities as appropriate must be mandatory teaching in grade school & H. S.

[@isobellakey9731]

I am definitely going to buy this book, hope it is in our country SA, it is just very sad to me it seems like the jews are being persecuted all over again😢

[@elyjane8316]

May no-one ever experience this ever again...

[@antonglas7488]

I`ve known people that are proud they have Jewish ancestry yet prefer not to be practising Jews today and follow the religion of their non Jewish parent.

[@madeleinejohnston4790]

ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS AND HAVE GREAT MERCY ON YOU AND YOURS ALWAYS, IN THE PRECIOUS NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, AMEN

[@Aloneagainofcourse]

Never foget. Never forgive

[@Keith-wb2nn]

What about the Armenian genocide

[@storminicole3991]

She’s telling a story of her own family. She doesn’t have to also mention every other genocide in the world 🙄

[@elizabethsommers7486]

This is happening now in Palestine

[@taralohman6492]

No, it is not

[@semsemeini7905]

No. Historical revisionism.

[@mrsTraveller64]

It isn't. The difference is that the Jews did NOTHING to deserve to be murdered by the nazis,their only fault was that they had an incredible mind for business and money,everything they touched turned to gold,and the nazis hated to see a group of people beeing better than them..The Palestinians however have become worldfamous for their suicidebombers in Israel, whenever there has been peace,they have destroyed it by bombing busses, cafeterias, streets.. The Israeli HAD to build a wall around Gaza to keep the bombers in ONE place, much easier to control them when you know where they are..And again,on oct7 there was peace in the land and so the Palestinian-supported Hamas attacked Israel and murdered around 1000 and captured about 200. IF Israel will ever let the remaining Gazans stay in Israel after THIS, it will probably be with better fences, electric, because the Gazans can NEVER be trusted again.

[@shaimamahmood1551]

@@taralohman6492 why is it not? Because the victims are Palestinians and Jews this time ??

[@wendybarton5565]

You are believing propaganda and absolute lies! Have you no remembrance of October 7th and what happened to those innocent people and the Palestinians celebrating in the streets with Hamas????

[@adrianachong9029]

Free Palestine !!!

[@xxEmmaxxFabxx]

Where was israel mentioned here????? You’re contributing to hatred not peace.

[@user-wo1fi6gb7q]

F off, for god sake, with your free palpatine

[@warager4753]

So you support a two state solution?

[@jeffreykuhn965]

Stay in your lane. Inappropriate comment for this venue. This is not how you gain support, this makes you appear caloused and insensitive and turns people off to your cause.

[@mzk123ify]

You are garbage to post that here.

[@elapolcyn4376]

Today, Israel is word PARIAH

[@semsemeini7905]

Pariah for their enemies. As prophesied.

[@elapolcyn4376]

Today the judge open concentration camp for Palestinian people. Shame

[@semsemeini7905]

Historical revisionism.

[@storminicole3991]

Don’t even compare

[@liz-cf2rv]

Not even close moron😅