"Maybe Esther" by Katja Petrowskaja is a memoir that intertwines personal history with broader European events. Petrowskaja, a descendant of Ukrainian Jews, explores her family's past, tracing their experiences during World War II and the Holocaust. Through a blend of personal narrative, historical research, and reflections on memory and identity, Petrowskaja uncovers layers of her family's history while grappling with the complexities of European history and her heritage.