My Dearest Dietrich

A Novel of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Lost Love

By: Amanda Barratt

Narrated by: Christa Lewis

Renowned German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer is famous for his resistance to the Nazi regime and for his allegiance to God over government. But what few realize is that the last years of his life also held a love story that rivals any romance novel.

Maria von Wedemeyer knows the realities of war. Her beloved father and brother have both been killed on the battlefield. The last thing this spirited young woman needs is to fall for a man under constant surveillance by the Gestapo. How can she give another piece of her heart to a man so likely to share the same final fate? Yet when Dietrich Bonhoeffer, an old family friend, comes to comfort the von Wedemeyers after their losses, she discovers that love isn't always logical.

Dietrich himself has determined to keep his distance from romantic attachments. There is too much work to be done for God, and his involvement in the conspiracy is far too important. But when he encounters a woman whose intelligence and conviction match his own, he's unprepared for how easy it is to give away his heart.

With their deep love comes risk - and neither Dietrich nor Maria is prepared for just how great that risk soon becomes.

©2019 Amanda Barratt (P)2019 Tantor

Riveting!

Beautifully written and narrated! It broke my heart, but also deepened my own faith. Truly a masterpiece.

amazing

great historical piece...a definite must listen to a not so well story, based in occupied Germany. great attention to detail and wonderful narration.

Amazing Faith & strength

A beautifully told story of a desperate time! The question, what would my God have me do!! Makes me look at my faith and to what extent I could endure!

The story, the capture of their relationship, making it come alive.

I liked it all, but specifically appreciate the careful adherence to the integrity of the facts.

Extremely moving - very profound

Excellent in every way. Causes one to think of how we might live as Christians in our world gone array. What might we one day face and will we have the courage of these people.

Incredible!

I had never heard of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This book educated, and inspired me and I didn’t want it to end.

Well done, moving, sad, and inspiring

I didn’t think anyone would be able to pull such a novel off in such a realistic and delicate way. It’s inspiring to me as a Christian to know this side of Bonhoeffer’s story. I definitely recommend this along with Eric Metaxis’ Bonhoeffer book.

Magnificent!

This true story was brought to life by the author and the narrator, I was so saddened when my 14 hours and 17 minutes of listening to this masterpiece was done. Thank you for this high quality audiobook!

A true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his love Maria

Beautifully written and keeps you engaged and on the edge of your seat. Dietrich and Maria were given an untimely love story, it seems, by God. But even love and deep devotion can grow in a time of utter evil and despair. I’m so grateful for this God-glorifying story and what an inspiration it is to me. Dietrich and Maria were raw and real in their emotions: fear, excitement, devastation, longing, love, and devotion to God. In a time in America where our freedoms are being taken away and the government, culture, and corporations are favoring one line of thinking I am so thankful for their example. May God give His confessing church the courage and boldness to share the Gospel and stand for truth, unwavering. Thank you Maria for publishing these precious letters and making your life vulnerable to the world. ❤️

Good

This is a good addition to the story of Deitrich Bonhoeffer. I’ve read several books about his life but the addition of his love of Maria was beautiful.