A Noble Treason: The Story of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Revolt Against Hitler by Richard Hanser

by Richard Hanser

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Reviews

[Shirley]

Not done yet, just had too many books. But would like to return to it. Some notes I made:
p. 104--Hitler's 45 word directive: 70,000 "incurably ill"--physical or mental would be granted "release by euthanasia". No objections by church. Popular minister Bishop Glen spoke against it--Nazi's didn't kill him immediately because he was popular--soon his sermons were passed around.
1938 Britain and France signed the Munich agreement, ceding Czechoslovakia to Hitler.
Group meeting to read aloud--good for morale and aided the resistance.
p. 128: "What are we waiting for?"...

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

After seeing the off-Broadway production of "White Rose," I was fascinated by the story, and wanted to know more. This book does a superb job of detailing the courageous and noble actions of Hans and Sophie Scholl, and many others, during the horrific reign of Adolf Hitler's NAZI Germany. While the title is a bit deceptive; Hans was more the leader of the group than his sister, both, and the other members of their small band of righteous rebels, were heroes. All should know this story.

[Chris Miranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extraordinary. Heart-wrenching. This is a book that touched my soul and caused me to contemplate my own calling and purpose. I feel like I became friends with Sophie, Hans and the students who bravely stood up to the Third Reich. I felt like I was in Munich, the writing is so good. These courageous truth tellers shouldn’t ever be forgotten.

[Wallis · Rating 4 out of 5]

An important read, that really brings to life the realities of living in Nazi Germany. In a very engaging way, it describes the lead up to the Scholl's decision to form The White Rose and follows the story until their ultimate sacrifice.
Recommended.