A review by sarah_reading_party
My Dearest Dietrich: A Novel of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Lost Love by Amanda Barratt

5.0

My Dearest Dietrich is a beautiful tale of the true love story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his fiance, Maria. Normally I'm a bit skeptical of "true" fiction books but I am so inspired by Dietrich's faith and heroism in Germany during World War II that I decided to read it. And I am so glad that I did!! I could immediately tell that the author, Amanda Barratt, put so much research, time, and effort into respectfully telling Dietrich and Maria's story. It was lovely and tragic all at once... and I adored it. I loved the author's decision to include bits of the letters and poems the two shared, and I also appreciated her clear indication of which parts are fiction at the end of the book. I would highly recommend this book to all. Even though the subject matter is a bit heavy at times, it still would make a good summer read because of the enduring hope throughout the novel.

Thanks to the publisher for a free electronic copy through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.