What a powerful book! It gives a portrayal of how Hitler and his regime was able to worm its way into the lives of many in their own country, wooing them into supporting and loving Hitler; but that quickly turned to oppression, persecution, and domination. This small book tells its story so effectively through letters back and forth between two best friends, one a Jewish American and the other a German. 

This story was originally published in Story magazine in 1938. When it was published, it became a sensation internationally. I read that it was credited for exposing the dangers of Nazism to Americans early on. 

This story is so well done and in my opinion should be required reading. It is short enough to be easily read in a day or maybe even in one sitting.