It's been some years since I read Shattering the German Night, but it left a deep impression. One tends to think of Nazi Germany as monolithically evil, but these little known, idealistic students disproved that with their lives and, ultimately, with their tragic deaths at the hands of the Gestopo. It's a heart-breaking story in many ways, but also an inspiring one, enriched by letters, diaries, and interviews with the survivors. It gave me an unique insight into a period that has always fascinated me, and I highly recommend it to anyone with similar interests. Far from being a starchy academic piece, this book pulls the reader into the sad drama of these largely unsung heros, without sacrificing historic context and original research by Newborn, a well-respected Holocaust expert.
Nothing is manipulated or out of context.
In fact, this book combines both heart-renching drama and historic context that helps explain how these extraordinary children labored against the tide of hate and destruction. Correct errors and omissions in this listing. Track your recent orders . View or change your orders in Your Account . Click here .