Very sad novel about a woman (Esther) and her son (Sascha). Esther is from an elite family during the height of war, and at the very beginning of Hitler’s rule…before anyone had any idea what was ahead for them…

Her father runs a bank and has made a lot of money, and a name for himself, so her family never had to ‘want’ for anything. Her husband has made a name for himself as well. And her mother is very involved in the family.

One night when they are out eating, celebrating two birthdays, her young son is excited, and when a soldier comes over to speak with them he blurbs that they are going to a game…and have the best seats in the house!

This is the beginning of their downfall…as the soldier is NOT happy to hear that these ‘Jews’ are having fun…

I’ll 🛑 stop 🛑 there with the story, but will say that as things begin to unfurl, Esther realizes that the ONLY HOPE she has for Sascha is to get him on a KinderTransport out of Berlin….although it is BREAKING her heart ❤️ and soul….

At the same time, Amalie is working at an art gallery. She is English and her family does NOT want her in Berlin, but she is young and foolish…and headstrong!
We follow her life as well, and see her ups and downs…until she is forced out of Berlin.

At some point the two women meet up…and history is made.

Warning: ⚠️ As with many books revolving around the Holocaust, there are some very disturbing sections and descriptions. If you are ok with this, don’t pass this one up. It will grab a hold of your heart and keep tugging….

#TheTrainThatTookYouAway by #CatherineHokin and narrated nicely by #SarahDurham.

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!!

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