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The Other Side of Life

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The Other Side of Life

By: Anna Drazek
Narrated by: Suzie Bee
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Kaluszyn, 1939. Nine-year-old Joanna is determined to enjoy her childhood despite growing up without her mother. She is surrounded by her loving grandparents, sweet father, and loyal friend Aleksander. Together, Joanna and Aleksander navigate Kaluszyn and explore what life has to offer. However, neither of them can foresee a series of events that will shatter their lives.

There are rumors about Hitler invading Poland, and Joanna’s father, Filip, vows to join the army to protect his family. Before then, he gives his daughter a dog named Jasper. Joanna and Jasper become best friends from the moment they meet. On the day her father leaves for Warsaw to join the army, despite assurances from her grandparents and Aleksander, Joanna is convinced that things will never be the same. Initially, she is left in the care of her grandmother and her ill grandfather. When her grandmother’s health starts to fail as well, Joanna becomes the caregiver for both her grandparents. On the first day of September 1939, everything starts to fall apart. After the Germans invade Kaluszyn, Joanna must make a decision that will test her limits and take her on a sinister journey into the unknown. Will she, Aleksander, Jasper, and her grandparents be able to leave Kaluszyn before the war arrives there? Will they survive? Will she see her father again?

©2022 Anna Drazek (P)2022 Anna Drazek
20th Century Action & Adventure Biographical Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Adventure Women's Fiction
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I loved how this audiobook brought history to life in such a compelling way. It's clear that the author did their research and put a lot of thought into creating a believable world for their characters to inhabit.

Lovely audiobook!

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If you're looking for a page-turner that will transport you to another time and place, look no further. This novel had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

Absolutely loved this audiobook

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This audiobook is a masterclass in historical fiction. The author seamlessly weaves together a rich tapestry of characters, plot, and historical detail to create a truly immersive listening experience

Incredible!

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I absolutely loved this historical fiction novel set in Poland! The characters were vividly drawn and the plot kept me hooked from beginning to end. Highly recommended!

Love this audiobook

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This is hands-down one of the best historical fiction novels I've ever read. The author's writing is so vivid and immersive that you feel like you're right there in the middle of the action.

This is a great audiobook.

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If you're a fan of historical fiction, you won't want to miss this audiobook. It's an unforgettable journey through a pivotal moment in Poland's history, filled with unforgettable characters and vividly depicted scenes.

Great for beginners

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This is the kind of audiobook that makes you forget you're listening to fiction. The characters and events feel so real that you almost feel like you're living in the story yourself

Absolutely loved this audiobook

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I'm not usually a fan of historical fiction, but this audiobook won me over. The author's writing style is engaging and easy to listen to, and the characters felt real and relatable."

It's a wonderful audiobook.

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My heart ached as I listened to this first-person accounting of a young Jewish girls' survival of the invasion of Poland. I listened to the book and the narrator added so much emotion to the story.

A young girl's tale of survival!

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The author tells a sad but heroic story of the life of a young girl in Poland just before and then when Germany invaded in 1939. It’s heartwarming in the way she had friends but then it changed as the village was invaded. The narrator did very well.

Sad childhood story

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