For this lovingly designed volume, historian Barbara Ellermeier has compiled previously unknown texts and drawings by Sophie Scholl. They all demonstrate that the resistance fighter against the Hitler dictatorship experienced for herself: "Reading is freedom." Books take us on a journey. They can open doors for us, transport us to other worlds, and inspire us to dedicate our lives to something greater. Sophie Scholl, who was part of the resistance group "The White Rose" during the Third Reich, also drew strength from reading good texts for her determined commitment. And reading led her to a freedom of choice: for what is good, for what is necessary. Thus, her story has become a symbol for many and continues to touch the hearts of people even 75 years after her violent death at the hands of the National Socialists. Her life stands for unparalleled courage.