The Plot to Kill Hitler

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero

By: Patricia McCormick

Narrated by: Adam Verner

Perfect for fans of suspenseful nonfiction such as books by Steve Sheinkin, this is a page-turning narrative about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and pacifist who became an unlikely hero during World War II and took part in a plot to kill Hitler. Written by two-time National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick, author of Sold and Never Fall Down and coauthor of the young reader’s edition of I Am Malala.

It was April 5, 1943, and the Gestapo would arrive any minute. Dietrich Bonhoeffer had been expecting this day for a long time. He had put his papers in order—and left a few notes specifically for Hitler’s men to see. Two SS agents climbed the stairs and told the boyish-looking Bonhoeffer to come with them. He calmly said good-bye to his parents, put his Bible under his arm, and left. Upstairs there was proof, in his own handwriting, that this quiet young minister was part of a conspiracy to kill Adolf Hitler.

This compelling, brilliantly researched account includes the remarkable discovery that Bonhoeffer was one of the first people to provide evidence to the Allies that Jews were being deported to death camps. It takes readers from his privileged early childhood to the studies and travel that would introduce him to peace activists around the world—eventually putting this gentle, scholarly pacifist on a deadly course to assassinate one of the most ruthless dictators in history. The Plot to Kill Hitler provides fascinating insights into what makes someone stand up for what’s right when no one else is standing with you. It is a question that every generation must answer again and again.

Eerily similar?

Excellent. Things that Germany experienced as Hitler took over are eerily similar in today’s political environment.

amazing story

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Story of conscience and heroism

A fascinating lesson of heroism in the face of tyranny. The outcome was not guaranteed and against all odds yet the actors could not sit back and do nothing against the evil of Hitler. Would love to see an anthology of stories like this - of men and women who would not give in.

Riveting for the entire family

We listened as a family and all ages were fascinated with the incredible integrity and determination of Bonhoeffer and his colleagues. Powerfully written and meticulously researched account of courage in the face of evil.

My review of The Plot to Kill Bonhoeffer

An excellent narrator and a book every human should read. Ma y profound life lessons in it.