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  • While We’re Far Apart

  • By: Lynn Austin
  • Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
  • Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (745 ratings)

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While We’re Far Apart

By: Lynn Austin
Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
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Publisher's summary

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
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"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)

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Amazing story I hated to put it down

I would totally recommend this book. Was very hard to put this book down and when it came to an end I find myself still thinking about it. Amazing writer with amazing skills

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Another excellent read by Lynn Austin

Would you consider the audio edition of While We’re Far Apart to be better than the print version?

Yes the performance added to my enjoyment.

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The main character was my favorite, however all of the characters were complex and interesting.

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Reading style with different voices

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I was caught up in the book from beginning to end!

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Amazing!!!

So much history, relationships, difficult questions… I felt like I was there and had really gotten to know all the characters. and the recording is so we’ll narrated! I don’t re-read many books but I will read this again. Thank you Lynn Austin!

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Faith, trust Hope

I was touch by Jacob’s willingness to love even when his heart was broken. So much pain and losses for the Jews was a real thing.

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Amazing Story of Faith, Love, Hope and Forgiveness

This is an amazing story of faith, love, hope and forgiveness. Narrator did a very good job. Lynn Austin research is outstanding so that actual factual events are intertwined within the story.

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Great story

I loved this story. The storyline was true to the time with an interesting perspective. The characters were well reveled and the story flowed well. It was hard to stop listening!

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WONDERFUL!!

This was such a lovely book! It was exciting all the way through. It always left you wanting more. The ending was satisfying, unlike other books. Lynn Austin is such a talented Christian author!!!

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While We're Far Apart

I do not know how Lynn Austin does it! Each book becomes part of me!

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still my favorite author!

I appreciate Lynn Austin‘s ability to bring historical facts of war and social issues. Also The importance of acceptance, mercy, and forgiveness🙏🏻❤️

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My absolute favorite author

Thank you for such an amazing and engaging story. This is one of your best.

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