This is a powerful and unique first-hand account of moral conflict within Nazi Germany: the paperback edition of Blood and Honor by Reinhold Kerstan. This biographical work tells the remarkable story of a young man raised in a devout Christian home who was simultaneously a member of the Hitler Youth, and his subsequent journey of conscience, resistance, and faith during the Third Reich.
Key Details:
Title: Blood and Honor (Subtitle may vary: e.g., "The Hitler Youth Member Who Stood Against Evil")
Author: Reinhold Kerstan
Publisher: David C. Cook Publishing Co.
Format: Trade or mass-market paperback
Genre: Biography, WWII Personal History, Christian Testimony
Historical & Thematic Significance:
This book provides a rare and nuanced perspective on life inside Nazi Germany, exploring the intense pressures of indoctrination on youth, the clash between state ideology and personal faith, and the courage required to question the regime from within. It is valued by:
WWII historians interested in social history and dissent.
Readers of Holocaust and resistance literature.
Collectors of inspirational or Christian biographical works.
Condition:
The book is in good used condition. It shows typical vintage paperback. The cover art and text are fully intact. It is a complete, readable copy with no missing pages.
A compelling and thought-provoking primary source that goes beyond battlefield accounts to examine the spiritual and ethical battles fought within the individual during one of history's darkest periods.
Perfect for readers and collectors interested in the human dimensions of WWII, the history of the Hitler Youth, or stories of personal courage and conviction.