I feel more of a sense of accomplishment about finishing this book than I do about reading all of the previous forty. First of all, it's 542 pages long. Second of all, it's inspiring.
I will say that if you decide to try it, you should be prepared to find not only the story of Bonhoeffer's life, but also a great deal of German church history and World War II history. The scope is very broad.
Prior to reading this book, I knew of Bonhoeffer as the author of "Life Togther" and "The Cost of Discipleship". I knew that he had been involved in a plot to assassinate Hitler. I imagined him as a stodgy, overly intellectual German theologian. After reading this book I find him to be much more than that. And, after reading this book I feel compelled to read more of his writings, and also to read Karl Barth and Jean Lasserre.
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Hey! I'm almost done with this book. Don't say how it ends. Just kidding, I already know and it's depressing the crap out of me.
I can't overstate the impact knowledge about Bonhoeffer and the Confessing Church could have on the Church today (especially where I live now). I've read a lot on him, but will add this to the list.
If you're going to read Barth, get ready. It's MEATY.
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