We are all of us searching for a place to be safe, a place to call home.
Julie Orringer – The Invisible Bridge
Seeking Home
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“The Invisible Bridge” by Julie Orringer is a sweeping historical novel that follows the life of Andras Lévi, a Hungarian-Jewish architecture student who moves to Paris in 1937. As Andras builds a new life and falls in love with a ballet teacher named Klara, the looming threat of World War II casts a shadow over their happiness. When the war breaks out, Andras is forced to return to Hungary, where he and his family face the growing horrors of the Holocaust. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and survival, vividly depicting the impact of the war on individual lives and communities. Orringer’s meticulous research and rich storytelling bring to life the struggles and resilience of those caught in the tides of history. Through Andras’ journey, “The Invisible Bridge” offers a poignant and powerful look at the enduring human spirit amidst the devastation of war.