The Short Life of Sophie Scholl [Library Binding]

Hermann Vinke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1984

The biography of the twenty-one year-old German student who was put to death for her anti-Nazi activities with the underground group called the White Rose.

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Text: English, German (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 216 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (July 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060263032
• ISBN-13: 978-0060263034
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Power and Responsibility of Being Aware, April 8, 2002

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This review is from: The short life of Sophie Scholl (Hardcover)

THE SHORT LIFE OF SOPHIE SCHOLL contains information essential to the survival of the human spirit. It is difficult to fathom how a very young woman could stand up to a whole wall of brutality and barely whince. How she could walk to her death at age 21 because she would not or could not compromise her sense of right. Sophie's belief in justice and compassion and humanity was stronger than all the military might raised to silence her. This book challenges us all to stand against injustice and brutality. There is perhaps no more important act we can achieve than to force ourselves to be as aware as Sophie was. Only then can prejudice and cruelty and injustice be stilled. This is a powerful work with an amazingly powerful message.

5.0 out of 5 stars Interested in Sophie Scholl's life? Start with this..., January 19, 2012

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This review is from: The short life of Sophie Scholl (Hardcover)

A well-written, interesting review of Sophie Scholl's life, including not only the resistance activity but details of her personal life, thoughts. Who was Sophie Scholl before she has become an idol? That's what the book tries to answer using personal interviews with relatives, friends, those who knew her personally.