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Herman Wouk

"The Henry Family" series

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The Henry Family is a captivating multi-generational saga penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Herman Wouk. This series delves into the lives of the Henry family, a Jewish-American clan, as they navigate love, loss, and identity across the 20th century. Spanning from World War I to the dawn of the 21st century, the series comprises several novels, including "The Winds of War," "War and Remembrance," "Inside, Outside," and "The Hope." The first two books in the series, "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance," follow the patriarch, Victor Henry, and his family as they become entangled in the events leading up to and during World War II. The subsequent novels, "Inside, Outside" and "The Hope," explore the lives of the Henry family's next generations as they face new challenges and experiences in the post-war era. Wouk masterfully intertwines historical events with the personal stories of the Henry family, creating a rich and engaging narrative. The series offers valuable insights into the Jewish-American experience and the broader human condition, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and family sagas...

Books in series:

1. The Winds of War
2. War and Remembrance

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Herman Wouk

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