We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler

I love to read Freedman's works. He always does a fantastic job of telling important stories from history. And he tells them in such a readable fashion. The story of the White Rose movement is a particularly powerful story since it revolves around a group of young adults courageously standing up for what they believed in. Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie, along with their friends enjoyed being part of the Hitler Youth, at least at first, they enjoyed the hiking and camping and other physical activities. But after going to a large rally, Hans started to become uncomfortable with the unquestioning obedience and brainwashing that was such a big part of the Hitler Youth Program. As Hans and Sophie grew up, they struggled with the contradictions around them and the contrast between their own beliefs and what Hitler and his Nazi party stood for. After experiencing Gestapo tactics first hand, Hans became ever more doubtful of the Nazis. At college, Hans and Sophie and their friends started writing, producing, and mailing leaflets around Germany, sharing what they saw as being very wrong with Hitler's beliefs and methods. Even though they knew they were risking their lives, they could not bring themselves to be quiet about what was so very wrong in their country. Freedman does a great job telling this compelling story of integrity and courage and sacrifice. When Hans and Sophie and others among their group got caught, they faced death with dignity and a firm belief in what they were doing. And their example inspired others to carry the cause forward and produce more leaflets. To this day, the White Rose movement in remembered and memorialized in several places in Germany. An inspiring story of courage and the power of belief in the face of almost unbeatable odds.

This book focuses most on the story of Hans and Sophie Scholl, the most renown members of the White Rose.It is a well written and well researched account. Freedman manages to frame the struggle that the White Rose faced within the context of WWII, and recreate Hans and Sophie as relatable heroes.I enjoyed reading this, although it is a tragic story. And even though I was already acquainted with the story, felt this shed new perspective on the story and did a great job filling in gaps in my knowledge. The photos were especially well chosen and helpful.I recommend this for most young people today as an inspiring tale of civil action in the face of societal wrongs.

Well written telling of the story of siblings Sophie and Hans Scholl who founded the White Rose society in protest against Nazi anti-semitism and enforced conformity.

This book is basically a summary of their lives and what happened, designed for students. It mentions Han's homosexual experience, but does not mention his drug problems. And it doesn't mention Sophie's suicide issues, nor give details about her last words exchanged with her mother.It's okay, but if You want more details, this Isn't the book.

Intended for young readers, but good for mature readers as well. Tells an important part of the history of Nazified Germany. Not all could remained silent, but they had to be secret - free speech could and did result in death.

This is a small but powerful book. It beautifully tells the story of a group of college students who stood up to Hitler and ended up losing everything. The White Rose was brave and based on there internal integrity. I recommend it.

Both my 10 year old and I thought that this book was excellent. Very difficult subject matter told from a tween perspective, and easily transferrable to today's political climate in the U.S.

An excellent book with the added bonus of photographs that added an extra layer of connection for the reader. Outstanding!

THOUGH NOT A LONG BOOK,THE MANY PHOTOS OF THE WHITE ROSE MEMBERS ADD A REAL POIGNANCY TO THE HISTORY OF GERMANY

white rose　の始まりから処刑までの歴史が簡明に解りやすく描かれています。写真も適切に掲載されており、当時の雰囲気を伝え臨場感があります。彼らのようなまっとうな人間が当時もいたのだと思うと救われたような気がします。ミュンヘン大学へ行って彼らの活動の場を是非見たいと思います。