Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler

Dietrich grew up in a large religious family. His brothers and sisters all aspired to be great scientists and lawyers. He, however, desired to become a theologian, a desire that bewildered his siblings. He had enjoyed learning about how to think about God his entire life. The church was a big part of who he was, so he wanted to help make it a part of other peoples' lives too. He dedicated a lot of time to learning about God, but he knew little of having a relationship with God. Dietrich journeyed to various places around the world in search of a true purpose, relationship, and knowledge of God. While he was away from home, the war in Germany and Europe continued to grow worse because of Hitler's quest for power. Feeling a duty to serve God and country, he made his way back home to help fight for right in his homeland. Becoming a spy to fight against the “purist's" cause, he plays the part of a dedicated Nazi in an attempt to aid in Hitler's murder and dethroning. An admirable, yet dangerous mission. This book relays Dietrich's family history, rise in education, the oppression of Hitler's rule, assassination attempts, and more in a creative and colorful way. The pages of this historical biography are filled with bold and vibrant artwork, graphic novel bits, statistical graphs, and several more interesting visuals and informative illustrations. 175 pgs, pb.