Gritt Eger teaching her son, Henrik, Spring 1944. Photo by Alf Eger, a war correspondent and Henrik's father, shortly before he got killed in Russia, Summer 1944.

STORIES Around the Globe
by Henrik Eger

The autobiographical stories featured on this page are part of a book in progress about World War II and post-war Germany. They bring to life the tragic-comic personal events seen through the eyes of  Martin, a little boy, who has no idea of the atrocities that took place. 

​However, as he matures with each new experience, slowly becoming aware of the complexities of life, his naivete gradually disintegrates. For more stories about little Martin, see the dramatized version in The Americans are Coming!

All stories are copyrighted. If you are interested in publishing or adapting any of these stories, please contact the author. In the future, more stories about other cultures and times will be added. 

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Black Shoe Polish
Santa Claus on an Overcrowded Train

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