Sophie Scholl was a German student and political activist who studied at the University of Munich during World War II. She spread anti-war leaflets at the university with the help of her brother as part of the White Rose, an organization that encouraged peaceful resistance against the Nazi regime. She was eventually caught and questioned by the Gestapo, but she dutifully protected the identities of other White Rose members. She was found guilty of treason and was executed by guillotine in 1943. Her courage in putting her life on the line to resist the Nazis left a huge impact, and her memory will continue to be honored for years to come.
“I am, now as before, of the opinion that I did the best that I could do for my nation.”
—Sophie Scholl
This excerpt is from The Book of Awesome Girls by Becca Anderson which is available now through Amazon and Mango Media.
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