Searching for Jakup is the second book in Roberta Kagan's WW 2 A Million Miracles series. Pitor Barr had once had it all: a wife he adored, a precious son and his own business. The Nazis stole all that from him. His wife's dying plea to him was that he promises to find their son Jakup who was stolen from them. This is a promise Pitor intends to keep.

In this well plotted story readers follow Pitor as he faces danger and seemingly impossible situations as he embarks on his perilous mission. Well written and engrossing, the narrative moves quickly and left me looking forward to the next book in the series.

How could anyone give any of Roberta Keagan’s books less than 5 stars! This book is no exception. A broken hearted father missing his murderd wife and stolen child will do anything to find his son who was stolen from the ghetto and being brought up by a German couple. Terrifying and heart breaking.wonderful writing. Can’t wait for the follow up book!

Another story from one of my favorite authors. Well researched WWII story. Told with the love they had for their family. Great story! Thank you to NetGalley for a chance to read this ARC. The review is my own

I am a huge fan of Roberta Kagan's books. They are so easy to read as the story never slows down and is always interesting. Her books always take place during the WWII era but somehow she always finds a way to write an original story that will captivate the reader. This is the second book in the A Million Miracles Series and the way it ended shows there will definitely be a another. My only "negative" criticism with this book was the "search for Jakup" was just a little to coincidental. I don't want to elaborate without giving too much away but it was just too easy of a set-up. With that said, I still very much enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next book in the series. Thanks to NetGalley, Roberta Kagan and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

I am really enjoying this series and I am learning so much. This time we are exposed to the inner circle of Hitler and how people relate to each other and are swayed by public opinion. It is really interesting.
Even in this situation there can be some real backstabbing and gossiping going on and the book ends with a cliff hanger - Looking forward to how it progresses.

Searching for Jakup by Roberta Kagan

Searching for Jakup is a great story idea, but poorly written. The sentence structure and dialogue are simplistic. Scenes, thoughts, and dialog of the characters are repeated, as though the reader might have forgotten what was said in a previous chapter. If one can get past the poor quality of writing, the story itself will carry one on to the frustrating end. It seems as though the author was in a hurry to end the story and got tired of writing. We are left, not with a cliffhanger, but an incomplete story. The only reason I read to the end was the tale itself, which never concluded.

As soon as this book came up on NetGalley I had to grab myself a copy, and even though I've got plenty of other book reviews due before one comes out I couldn't wait any longer to read it. Unfortunately it fell a little short for me. Which I'm so sad about.

Like all of Roberta's books that I have read, Searching for Jakup is mainly a story of hope and the lengths we will go to for those we love. Having lost his son Jakup when he was kidnapped from the Warsaw Ghetto, and his wife after she was shot, Pitor is a man who will stop at nothing to find his son and get him back. The lengths he goes to are a testimony to his bravery and fatherhood. But for me, this is where the story falls apart slightly. I don't believe it would have been possible for him to use someone else's identity papers, as they would have had photographs on and therefore only stood up to the lightest of security checks. There were a couple of other highly unlikely sub plots, but I would still say this book is worth a read so won't reveal spoilers.

Roberta really is an expert at her craft, even if I have to suspend belief a little at times and I really hope there is more to come from this series as I'm desperate to find out if Pitor and Jakup get their happy ending.

Wonderful story of Faith and trying to do the right thing to unite a family! this time in history must have been terrible to live thru, not know who you could or not trust. Very much could happen again : as many don't listen or know their history!

4.5 stars - another exciting story by Roberta Kagan - I can’t wait to find out what happens with these characters. So many layers - I don’t know whose story I’m looking forward to hearing more about!

The second book in the A Million Miracles Series follows Pitor Barr as he risks everything to find his son.
All he has is a fake identity, determination, and a promise made to the woman he loves.
He has to step into enemy territory, which is risky and brave.
The tension in parts of this book left it unputdownable.

I was so hopeful thought-out for Pitor.
Pitor was so determined and courageous, never stopping to do what he needed to do.
The strength it must have taken to be in enemy territory.

This book was gripping and emotional.
The lengths Pitor went to were extraordinary.

I received this eARC from NetGalley. This was a flat uninteresting story of WWII that could have been so much better. It was like reading a story directed to a small child (if you removed the murders).
So far I have not finished, and not sure if I can.
So may wonderful well done informative books on the Holocaust, but this was just not one.
I have rounded up from 2.5 stars.

Sorry to say this was an easy read but moves very slowly, has alot of repetition and not very gripping. The last 1/4 of the story definitely picked up. Hoping the next book in this series is more intense. That said I will still read anything Ms. Kagan writes. Thank you to netgalley for letting me give an honest review of this book.

A Father's Unyielding Quest
War has taken everything from Pitor Bar: his life, his home, his family, and the woman who once gave him hope. Before she dies, Mila makes him swear to survive and to find their son. Haunted by loss and driven by love, Pitor embarks on a dangerous journey deep into the heart of Nazi Germany. Armed with a false identity and an unbreakable will, he walks among his enemies, searching for a boy who may no longer remember him. Every step demands an impossible choice. To stay alive, Pitor must become what he hates. To find Jakup, he must risk everything, even his soul.
"Searching for Jakup" is a powerful and emotional read, a gripping novel of survival, sacrifice, and the quiet, defiant strength of a father’s love against unimaginable evil in the darkest times.
Kagan’s reputation for vivid storytelling and emotionally resonant characters is likely to deliver both historical insight and heart-wrenching drama to anyone who reads this book. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy to preview. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was quite the story and a different take on the happenings during Hitlers reign of terror. It accurately depicts the fear of the German soldiers and the things they got away with. I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment in this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opinions are my own.

I absolutely fell in love with this book, it was fantastic. Easily five stars. Will be recommending to everyone who loves historical fiction!

"Searching for Jakup" is the follow up to "I'll Never Cry Again" a story that left me in tears. A little boy, Jakup, had been taken from a Jewish Ghetto by a Nazi. His parents were left with no recourse, no assistance. They would have to escape and search on their own. It would be an impossible task.

This story has his father, Pitor, continueing the search for Jakup. The reader is given glimpses into what might be done inorder to survive. I have to admit I thought it was hopeless endeavor. He worked within the resistance for awhile, but he just couldn't stay. He leaves on foot dressed as a German soldier.

Hope grows when he comes across an SS officer enroute to Berlin. The nazi has a new job waiting for him. A job that might just give Pitor the access he needs to search for Jakup. All Pitor has to do is take on the SS officer's identity. I am amazed by how well he pulls off the deception. It definitely made for a dramatic and at times nailbiting read.

The reader is exposed to the Hitler's inner circle. Pitor travels all over in his new job always at risk of being discovered. As he works he listens as comes across those in power. He might just learn something that will help him out.

He gains access to a Lebensborn in Steinhoring. On that day every changes. Pitor will stop at nothing to get his son back. The story reminded me of how easily people are swayed. I was reminded of just how catty women could be. I can only hope that Pitor's plans don't collapse in the next book in the series.

As an empathic person, it is always difficult to read Ms.Kagan’s novels without a lump in one’s throat. This novel is no different as it traces the adventures of a Jewish father in Nazi Germany during the war years in an attempt to find his young son who was kidnapped by the Germans from the Warsaw ghetto. While most of the book is enthralling — especially the portions highlighting “good Germans “ — it strains the imagination to think of infiltrating Hitler’s inner circle. One cannot help comparing the spell Hitler has over the Germans to what is happening in this country today. My major complaint about this book is having to wait for the sequel to see the resolution of the father’s search. I thank NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.

“Searching for Jakup” is the second in the “A Million Miracles” series by Roberta Kagan. This book picks up where the last book left off - Pitor is comforting his wife, Mila, after she’s been shot. Pitor continues on his journey to find his son, Jakup. The reader meets some new characters, along with new adventures for some of the characters from the first book. Unfortunately, not a lot happens in this book. As part of a series, this book moves the story along, but I kept waiting for something exciting to happen. To be fair, there was a twist I didn’t see coming, but I cannot say I found it “gripping.” It’s obvious that Pitor will do anything to save his son, but it’s going to take at minimum another book (or more?) for him to do so. I found this book to be a fine one - it was pretty easy to read (though there’s a bit of repeated information and agonizing), but I’m hoping the next book is a bit more interesting.

I was executed to get this after the first installment, and I can’t wait for the next one! However, I have to wonder what Rudolf Hess was doing at an Eagle’s Nest party in 1943 when he was a prisoner in England as of 1941 until the Nuremberg Trials in 1946.