Fifty years after the D-Day landings, an aging American veteran named Jack Eisenberg finds himself drawn back to the beaches of Normandy—and to the haunting memories he tried to forget. As he retraces his steps through the French countryside, Jack confronts the ghosts of his past: fallen comrades, impossible choices, and the lingering question of whether courage was enough. The Distance from Normandy is a moving, beautifully crafted novel about war, memory, and redemption. Jonathan Hull masterfully captures both the grandeur and the human cost of history in this unforgettable story of one man's reckoning with the past.
Meta Description:
A powerful, moving novel of memory, war, and redemption set in the shadow of D-Day by Jonathan Hull.
Why You'll Love It:
A deeply emotional and reflective portrayal of a WWII veteran's journey
Beautiful, lyrical writing that captures both sorrow and hope
Perfect balance of personal storytelling and historical reflection
 
Perfect For:
Fans of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.