September, 1941. Rachel and Israel Gantovnik are busy preparing for the Sabbath when their peaceful life in a Lithuanian village is instantaneously shattered. As the Nazis announce that all Jews must pack their belongings and report to the village square, Israel is ready with an escape plan he’s been preparing for months. Leaving everything behind, Israel, Rachel, and their three-week-old daughter Rivka head to the forest, bracing for the dangers ahead.

Surviving on food they forage, they search for safety throughout the treacherous terrain. Barely making it through the harsh winter, they miraculously survive a whole year outdoors. But as winter approaches again, they know their luck is running out. Finding shelter from a raging storm in a generous farmer’s home, they are faced with an impossible choice—leave Rivka with the farmer’s daughter who promises to keep their baby safe until the war is over, or risk the forest together.

After making the most agonizing decision a parent could ever have to make, Rachel and Israel are determined to make it through the war, no matter the cost. They must survive for Rivka. But will she still be waiting for them after the dust settles?

Based on an extraordinary true story, The Daughter We Left Behind is an emotional and heart-wrenching testament to the power of unconditional love, resilience, and courage, perfect for fans of We Were the Lucky Ones, Kelly Rimmer, and Kristin Hannah.

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