This Light Between Us A Novel of Wor..., Andrew Fukuda
This Light Between Us A Novel of Wor..., Andrew Fukuda
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This Light Between Us: A Novel of World War II

Author: Andrew Fukuda

Narrator: Emily Ellet, Greg Chun

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/07/2020


Synopsis

For fans of The Librarian Of Auschwitz, This Light Between Us is a powerfully affecting story of World War II about the unlikeliest of pen pals—a Japanese American boy and a French Jewish girl—as they fight to maintain hope in a time of war.

“I remember visiting Manzanar and standing in the windswept plains where over ten thousand internees were once imprisoned, their voices cut off. I remember how much I wanted to write a story that did right by them. Hopefully this book delivers.”—Andrew Fukuda

In 1935, ten-year-old Alex Maki from Bainbridge Island, Washington is disgusted when he’s forced to become pen pals with Charlie Lévy of Paris, France—a girl. He thought she was a boy. In spite of Alex’s reluctance, their letters continue to fly across the Atlantic—and along with them, the shared hopes and dreams of friendship. Until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the growing Nazi persecution of Jews force them to confront the darkest aspects of human nature.

From the desolation of an internment camp on the plains of Manzanar to the horrors of Auschwitz and the devastation of European battlefields, the only thing they can hold onto are the memories of their letters. But nothing can dispel the light between them.

About Andrew Fukuda

Born in Manhattan and raised in Hong Kong, ANDREW FUKUDA currently resides on Long Island, New York. After earning a bachelor's degree in history from Cornell University, Fukuda went on to work as a criminal prosecutor in New York City. He now writes full time. He is the author of The Hunt, The Prey, and The Trap.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emma☀️ on March 29, 2020

4.5 stars! This Light Between Us is a beautiful, heart-wrenching tale of friendship and loss. I sobbed and I laughed. This book has left a mark on me and will be on my mind for a very long time. The friendship between Alex and Charlie was so sweet and touching. They were each other’s rocks and comfort......more

Goodreads review by Carole on January 07, 2020

This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books. This was a wonderful book. I happened on this book quite by chance but decided to give it a try and I am so glad that I did. I have read quite a few books set during World War II over the years and usually find them heartbreaking and pow......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on January 07, 2020

Excellent. For those who love reading historical fiction especially from the WWII era, I highly recommend this book. Fukuda approaches this genre very differently. This story begins with two young children. One in Bainbridge Island, Washington and the other in Paris, France. As a school assignment, t......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on September 15, 2019

WOW. This is one of the books that everybody, especially Americans, should read at least once in their lifetime. I honestly wish that I could've read "This Light Between Us" during the time that I was reading "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. In my opinion, that would have been the perfect reading co......more

Goodreads review by christine ✩ on April 20, 2021

ow well I didn't need my heart anyway......more


Awards

  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner