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While We're Far Apart [Paperback]

Lynn Austin
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (144 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 1, 2010
In an unassuming apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, three lives intersect as the reality of war invades each aspect of their lives. Young Esther is heartbroken when her father decides to enlist in the army shortly after the death of her mother. Penny Goodrich has been in love with Eddie Shaffer for as long as she can remember; now that Eddie's wife is dead, Penny feels she has been given a second chance and offers to care for his children in the hope that he will finally notice her and marry her after the war. And elderly Mr. Mendel, the landlord, waits for the war to end to hear what has happened to his son trapped in war-torn Hungary.

But during the long, endless wait for victory overseas, life on the home front will go from bad to worse. Yet these characters will find themselves growing and changing in ways they never expected--and ultimately discovering truths about God's love...even when He is silent.

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From Publishers Weekly

Austin loves to blend storytelling and interesting history, with her newest novel no exception. She sets her characters in one New York City apartment building during the difficult years of WWII. 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. While her story is entertaining, it lacks the narrative flow of some of her other work; her characters grow and change, but the story reads more like a history lesson than a novel. Still, readers will find much to enjoy.
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About the Author

Lynn Austin, a former teacher who now writes and speaks full time, has won five Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into a Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home near Chicago, Illinois.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; 1 edition (October 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764204971
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764204975
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.4 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (144 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lynn Austin, a former teacher who now writes and speaks full time, has won four Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into a Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home near Chicago, Illinois.

Customer Reviews

The characters are developed well and the story flows nicely. Quilting Nonny  |  32 reviewers made a similar statement
So hard to put down that I read it start to finish in one day. E. McDonald  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read November 19, 2010
Format:Paperback
Loved it, loved it, loved it! Lynn Austin has a way of picturing a scene that simply draws you in. She has the ability to describe an event in such concise detail without the usual "fluff" that many writers bore me with. I could not put down the book. This was the first time I've read Lynn Austin, but it certainly will not be the last. Karen Lynch
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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic November 15, 2010
Format:Paperback
While We're Far Apart by Lynn Austin is a wonderful story. I've mentioned before how much I love "war stories" and this is a love story during WWII. This story gives a good perspective of the history of that era, and it paints a good picture. Austin is an amazing writer, and this is the kind of story that I will read again down the road. A classic in the making. Classics are the books you want to read over and over again. And with this book , I do.
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24 of 30 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Too depressing for too long May 1, 2011
Format:Paperback
This book is about 3 families and their struggles during WWII. A Jewish man is mad at God for taking his wife. Two children are traumatized by their mothers death and decision by their Dad to go to war. Adult Penny and her sister were verbally abused by their parents. This book was really hard to read because of the emotional pounding everyone gets for the first half of the book. No bright spots, just emotional beating after beating. It lightens up a little after that, and the last 3 chapters everything was tied up in a tidy bow. Except for the Jewish man, I felt that all of the trauma was too easily overcome and settled. This is not one of Lynn Austin's better books, it was a relief when I finally got to the end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
This is a wonderful book that holds you until the end as you learn to really care about the characters. Read more
Published 2 days ago by g
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Learn a lot about effects of war on parents and children as well as Judeo-Christian beliefs. Well written historical fiction. Characters are so vivid, they remain in your heart.
Published 5 days ago by lavendar lady
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
An easy to read story that never got boring. I like the historical part with the fictional characters. It makes the story more real. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Susan Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Like all of Lynn Austin's books, she really draws the reader into the story, so you feel like you are actually the character themselves. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jazza's reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Kept me reading
The story was interesting, I wanted to keep reading. Wondered if this was a religious novel? It was still a good story.
Published 1 month ago by SUZANNE
5.0 out of 5 stars Lynn Austin Has Done It Again!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book set during WWII. I have loved every Lynn Austin book I have read so far. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ekm8224
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Author
A great book, and have already read it twice and have shared it with a friend. but then Lynn Austin hasn't really written anything that hasn't been a gread read.
Published 1 month ago by M. Mcginnis
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story
This is a very touching story. It just makes me sad though to read how horrying war times really are. Especially during the time that this book took place. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daisy
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
I have always loved historical novels, but had not read any by Lynn Austin. It will definitely not be my last. This was a tremendous read.
Published 2 months ago by Edna Nussbaum
3.0 out of 5 stars Touching!
I thought I’d squeeze in some Christian fiction to get my mind (and heart) focused on the right place as we kick off the Advent season. Set on the U.S. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Suzanne Dobbins
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