Book Review: Rapport fra Nr. 24 by Gunnar Sønsteby
3 Main Takeaways:
- Courage Under Fire: Sønsteby's account of his resistance work in Nazi-occupied Norway highlights how true bravery lies in persistence, adaptability, and staying cool under unimaginable pressure.
- The Power of Anonymous Heroes: The strength of the resistance wasn't just in grand gestures but in small, calculated acts by individuals who remained nameless, reminding us that real impact often happens behind the scenes.
- Strategic Sabotage: Sønsteby and his team excelled at precision sabotage with surgical efficiency. The book underscores how targeted disruption can bring down even the most rigid systems when done right.
A small team can do a lot of damage.
Final Thoughts:
This book made me think about leadership. The individuals who opposed the Nazis during WW2 had to be incredibly clever to outmaneuver them. A blessing in disguise was most of these individuals got leadership roles in the Norwegian government post WW2. They had this rare mixture of bravery x high IQ x good morals.