Who We Think We Are by Linda Scholten

Unearth the Past. Confront the Present. Discover Who You Are.

Who We Think We Are is a gripping exploration of identity, family secrets, and the enduring shadow of World War II. A successful executive and mother, Kate Hathaway lives a carefully constructed life in Vancouver, BC. But when her beloved grandmother, Oma, reveals a shocking wartime secret, Kate’s world shatters.

Devastated and driven to uncover the truth, Kate embarks on a journey to the Netherlands and Germany, delving into archives and confronting long-buried family history. As she pieces Oma’s complex past together, she encounters those who try to prevent her from learning the truth, and unearths disturbing secrets that challenge her understanding of her family and herself.

Weaving together past and present, Who We Think We Are navigates Kate’s strained marriage, family crises, and professional challenges. The legacy of her great-grandmother’s courageous acts during the war—helping Jewish refugees escape Nazi Germany—has always been a source of pride. But as Kate unravels Oma’s secrets, she’s forced to confront tough questions:

How well do we truly know those we love?

Can we separate people from their past actions?

How do secrets shape who we become?

Who We Think We Are is a powerful story about the search for truth, the complexities of family, and the enduring impact of the past on the present. It asks, How does our understanding of our family histories shape who we believe ourselves to be?

Dive into a compelling narrative that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about family, identity, and the power of the past.