“The White Rose Network” by Ellie Midwood is a historical fiction book about Sophie Scholl. If, like me, you didn’t know who Ms. Scholl is - do yourself a favor and read this WWII book. Ms. Scholl, along with her brother Hans and some of his mates, start the White Rose Network - a group of students encouraging revolt from the Nazis and Hitler through leaflets written by the White Rose members. The story Ms. Midwood tells seamlessly weaves past (Sophie’s upbringing and the months leading up to her arrest) and the present (where she’s detained by the Nazis) in both an informative and interesting manner. A very well written book - and I liked that Ms. Midwood included an Author’s Note containing sources and her own notes. This wasn’t a quick read for me (I’ll admit to consulting online sources for information while reading this book) but it was very enjoyable and inspirational.

A heartbreaking and addictive page-turner. Based on a true story, this inspirational tale shows that, in the face of evil, giving up is not an option… This was a compelling and thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish with a great storyline, interesting cast of characters and all capped off by skilful writing. It's well worth your time if you appreciate great inspirational reads! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another enlightening read by Ellie Midwood.
I had heard of The White Rose Network and with thanks to the author and her brilliant research I now know so much more about the courageous men and women who fought for the freedom of their country from the Nazi regime through non violent intellectual resistance.
The book centres around Sophie Scholl a young idealistic University student with her brother Hans and the other members of the White Rose Network who distribute Leaflets and graffiti denouncing the Nazi regime.

It is based on a true story and it is truly a page turner. The inspirational work of the members of the Network will leave you in awe of the bravery of these young people.

“A new war of liberation is about to begin. The better part of the nation will fight on our side. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the protection of individual citizens from the arbitrary will of criminal regimes of violence—these will be the bases of the New Europe.”

A book based on a true story, this tells of Sophie Scholl- a resistance fighter and anti nazi campainer in Germany in World war two. Her parents raised her and her brother to challenge the Nazi regime. She defies them by being one of the 10% of women “ allowed” to go to university. Whilst there she meets Alexander and a friend of her brother and realises that they are not the only ones who won’t demur and go along with the tyranny and propaganda. They form the White Rose Network, an underground group who print leaflets telling of the truth and of liberty inspired by their illegal radio contact to the outside world. One way and another they spread their leaflets and discover a whole host of others along the way who think along the same lines and will stand against the Nazis.
I really enjoyed this and learnt much as I went along. A story of a very brave and determined young woman for whom tradition and acceptance was not tolerated by her thoughts or actions. Where women were told “to have a child each year for the fuhrer and fatherland ” and that their duty was to raise children and look after the kitchen, there were many who despite adhering to wearing dresses (trousers were not allowed) built a movement of determination based on freedom and equal rights. We have much to admire in them.
A stunning book, a stunning story. One inspirational woman.

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