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A review by wren_in_black
The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero by Patricia McCormick
4.0
I am torn between giving this book 4 or 5 stars. I am absolutely amazed at the character of Deitrich Bonhoeffer and have already ordered his book The Cost of Discipleship. I want to know more about his thoughts and his theological arguments. I feel like this book could have gone a bit more in depth in those areas and could have also distinguished some of the other conspirators with more details. Perhaps it was simply their German names, but I had difficulty in keeping some of the other characters straight in my mind. I did find it helpful to return to the list of those involved in the conspiracy provided at the front of the book.
For the average high school or junior high student, this book will most likely cover what they would want to know, although some might be disappointed that the promise of the title is really only discussed in the last few pages.
I finally decided on 4 stars over 5 because I believe it will leave so many people wanting just a bit more to feel they completely know the man and the story of the conspiracy.
Overall, this is an excellent introduction to Bonhoeffer and the plot to kill Hitler. It also offers a cohesive look at how events spiraled to the point where a pacifist would decide to commit murder and break the commandments he vowed to uphold. I will definitely recommend this to my classroom full of 7-12th grade readers.
For the average high school or junior high student, this book will most likely cover what they would want to know, although some might be disappointed that the promise of the title is really only discussed in the last few pages.
I finally decided on 4 stars over 5 because I believe it will leave so many people wanting just a bit more to feel they completely know the man and the story of the conspiracy.
Overall, this is an excellent introduction to Bonhoeffer and the plot to kill Hitler. It also offers a cohesive look at how events spiraled to the point where a pacifist would decide to commit murder and break the commandments he vowed to uphold. I will definitely recommend this to my classroom full of 7-12th grade readers.