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For Those Who Are Lost

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For Those Who Are Lost

By: Julia Bryan Thomas
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
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Inspired by true events, For Those Who Are Lost begins on the eve of the Nazi invasion of the island of Guernsey, when terrified parents have a choice to make: send their children alone to England, or keep the family together and risk whatever may come to their villages.

Ava and Joseph Simon reluctantly put their nine-year-old son, Henry, and four-year-old daughter, Catherine, in the care of their son’s teacher, who will escort them on a boat to mainland England. Just as the ferry is about to leave, the teacher’s sister Lily appears. The two trade places: Helen doesn’t want to leave Guernsey, and Lily is desperate for a fresh start.

Lily is the one who accompanies the children to England, and Lily is the one who lets Henry get on a train by himself, deciding in a split second to take Catherine with her and walk the other way. That split-second decision lingers long after the war ends, impacting the rest of their lives.

Perfect for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, For Those Who Are Lost is at once heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and uplifting.

©2022 Julia Bryan Thomas (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing
Fiction World War II Transportation Feel-Good England
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Nice listen

this was a lovely story, with well structured characters. the historical aspect seems accurate. not much is known about the occupation of Guernsey, so I found this very interesting. I would definitely recommend.

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Easy listen

Story was easy and sad it must have been so difficult in those days and I can understand the situation

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Original and heartbreaking

Very well read . Original story. well researched. very touching. I loved it. Recommended. you will cry.

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A story of true love

This story was told so beautifully, the narrator made you feel every emotion each character experienced. I have learned so much about the Island of Guernsey that I was not aware of. The story also shows us the true meaning of love for another person.

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Heartache

A brilliantly told story which for me highlighted heartache for every main character.
A real page turner, totally engrossing.

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Original WWII novel

I like it relates to a not very often referred event of the the war and I like the story in the nov

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Gripping tale

I am a post occupation child, born in Guernsey, I found the story well researched and totally believable from an islander’s point of view.

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Worth persevering if you can cope with the narration

I nearly gave up on this several times due to the strange narration, but the story was good and I’m pleased I stayed with it.

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an excellent story

there's nothing I could dislike about this factually correct( regarding the dates and rules the islanders had to withstand) t kept my interest through until the end.

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Interesting book with guernsey way of life during WW2 and childhood evacuations

Very interesting to experience what dilemmas guernsey people went through during WW2 occupation and how life was affected for the islanders.

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