Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home

Nora Krug’s graphic novel is a unique investigation of family history set against the tragic backdrop of the Second World War. Born in Germany and now living in the United States, the author seeks to make sense of her family’s past, uncovering the role her relatives played during the Nazi regime. Through a collage of photographs, letters, archival documents, and her own illustrations, Krug creates a poignant narrative about memory, guilt, and national identity. This book is a profound meditation on how a nation’s history intertwines with personal lives and how subsequent generations grapple with a past they did not choose. “Belonging” touches upon universal themes of searching for one’s roots, coming to terms with history, and understanding what it means to be German in the wake of the Holocaust.