For a circular letter campaign in which he announced the dissolution of the Münsterschwarzach Abbey by the National Socialists, Benedictine Father Sales Hess was imprisoned for four years in the Dachau concentration camp. In his book, he recounts experiences beyond humanity, but also moments of genuine compassion among his fellow sufferers. Sales Hess writes about how love for one's neighbor and firm trust in God helped him and his fellow inmates endure pain and humiliation.