The Return: Undermined Audiobook

Lone Theils’ The Return: Undermined is a story of the return of Nazism in Germany. The book begins with Theils, a Danish investigative journalist, writing a book about the rise of extremism in Germany. In the course of her research, she meets a man named Thomas Rath, a member of a far-right group called Nordfront. Rath tells Theils about his journey to joining Nordfront and the reasons why he believes in extremism.

The book explores the history of extremism in Germany, from the time of Nazi Germany to the present day. It also examines the factors that have contributed to the rise of extremism in recent years, including economic discontent, the rise of social media, and the division in German society.

The book ends with a warning about the dangers of extremism. Theils argues that extremism is a threat to German democracy and needs to be addressed.

The book has been praised by critics. It was awarded the 2022 German Press Award for Best Non-Fiction Book.

Here are some notable quotes from the book:

• “Extremism is a threat to German democracy. It is a threat to peace and stability in Europe.”
• “Extremism is not just a problem in Germany. It is a problem in the world.”
• “We must confront extremism with resolve and intolerance.”

The book is a timely and important read. It provides a sobering look at the rise of extremism in Germany and the dangers it poses.