Review: White Rose

White Rose White Rose by Kip Wilson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

White Rose is a historical novel written in verse based on the life of Sophie Scholl. Kip Wilson researched and then wrote this book to honor those who stood up for their beliefs and ultimately gave their lives. Each page takes us deeper into the nonviolent resistance group, White Rose, which consists of a group of Germans who disagree with Hitler’s ideals and reign. These young college students pass out pamphlets resisting following and trying to open other German’s eyes. Sophie and their group are so courageous and stand strong in every aspect of their resistance in order to make a difference.

I could not put down White Rose and learned of it from a trusted colleague who recommended this read. My heart hurt with the ignorance and unfair decisions. Sophie and the White Rose group should not be forgotten for they were leaders amongst blinded followers. I will never forget my high school history teacher’s bulletin board, which read “History is our Earliest Warning System”. I hope readers will pick up White Rose and learn from the group’s strength, so as to never have such a time repeat itself.

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