While We’re Far Apart

By: Lynn Austin

Narrated by: Suzanne Toren

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

Critic reviews

"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)

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

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.

Who was your favorite character and why?

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

What about Suzanne Toren’s performance did you like?

Reading style with different voices

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

Cute book

Of course, Suzanne Toren could read the phone book and make it interesting.

Lynn Austin writes nice, easy listening books with Christian themes.

While We 're Far Apart

I have purchased 10 of Lynns books to give to my sister for Christmas . I will suggest she begin with this one ! Absolutely the best story yet !!! Absolutely!!

I Gained huge appreciation

Loved every part of this story. It illustrated so well the impact of the war on every age and how it changed people.

Fantastic

I feel like a broken record when it comes to my reviews on Lynn Austin’s books. The research for her historical fiction books is above reproach. What and how she writes always leaves me wanting to know more about the timeframe and non-fictional characters she writes about in her books. Her attention to detail and ability to bring historical figures to life is truly captivating. I find myself constantly researching the time periods and individuals she references, eager to learn more about the world she has created within her pages. It's clear that her passion for storytelling and dedication to accuracy shine through in her work, making her books both educational and entertaining. I can't wait to dive into her next novel and discover even more about the fascinating people and events that she expertly brings to life.