Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a German pastor before and during World War II. This biography covers themes of his life: how he decided to study theology, and how his theology inspired the rest of his life. He went to seminary, he studied in the United States. He went to Black churches and was inspired by their social justice positions. As other churches in Germany caved to Hitler's policies, Bonhoeffer stayed resolute that the true meaning of the church was to love all peoples. Eventually, Bonhoeffer joins the plot to assassinate Hitler. Hendrix examines how Bonhoeffer comes to that conclusion, which is one that eventually will cost Bonhoeffer his life.