Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Spoke in the Wheel

Unafraid to take risks and make bold decisions out of faith.  Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the heroes of World War 2. Not only did he preach God’s word fearlessly, he spoke and actively resisted the evil of the Nazi regime. Discovered to be one of the people behind the plot to assassinate Hitler, he was arrested and eventually martyred.  Not long before his death he was engaged to be married, and this unfulfilled marriage is one of the bittersweet notes to his story. Today he is remembered for his writings, including his letters from prison and commentaries.  The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today.  This gripping and astonishing story from Dayspring MacLeod will challenge young readers to obey God as Dietrich Bonhoeffer did.  A well–known and long–standing series:Over 50 titles Great for ages 9 to 14Published in 14 languages Half a million books soldAlso available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 booksEach biography follows the trailblazer’s journey to faith,and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.  Each book features:Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they’ve read applies to their life todayTimeline of important events in the lifetime of each book’s subject