"Nebula in August" tells the moving life story of Ernst Lossa, a boy from a Jenische family living in Germany during the time of National Socialism. The author, Robert Domes, vividly depicts the experiences and challenges Ernst faces as he is placed in various homes due to his background and being labeled a "difficult child." Despite his mental health, he is ultimately committed to a psychiatric institution, where he meets a tragic fate. The narrative sheds light on the inhumane ideologies of the regime and the cruel practice of euthanasia that victimizes Ernst Lossa. With careful research and emotional depth, the book conveys not only the story of an individual life but also the disturbing thought patterns of a dark period in history.