For Those Who Are Lost

A Novel

De: Julia Bryan Thomas

Narrado por: Marisa Calin

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

Amazing Story!

Wow! This was an amazing story! 5 stars doesn't do it justice. I wish I could give it 10 stars. The narrator was a little rough in the beginning, but definitely got better as the story went on. The book gets better and better as you get further into it! Loved It!!

Heartbreaking and heartwarming

This novel explores an aspect of World War II history of which I was unaware. The story of family separation is gently told and the characters are well-crafted. The actress who performed the reading did a beautiful job, although now I feel I would like to read it for myself. This is one of my favorite recently-read books, and I will look for more from this author.

Loved/hated but couldn’t put it down!

I loved this book but at times found one of the main characters irritating at some points. It seems like every time she had the chance to do or say the right thing she chose not to which was infuriating at times. I guess one will never understand fully unless you are put in those circumstances and have to make the decisions for yourself. Overall was a lovely read and would recommend.

Great listen!

This was excellent historical fiction. The author really helped you empathize with all the characters. I also liked that this could be listened to by younger readers without any vulgar profanity or compromising situations.

Compelling Story Line

I enjoyed this historical fiction book about the evacuation of children from an English island during WWII and a young woman escaping her violent husband.