“In 1933, 90 percent of Germans showed unflinching support for Adolf Hitler. That leaves 10 percent who didn’t. Hans Hubermann belonged to the 10 percent. There was a reason for that.” (Zusak, 63). The Book Thief is a novel written by Markus Zusak. It is also a winner of many awards. It all starts in the tattered yet homely household of the Hubermanns; Hans Hubermann, Rosa Hubermann, and the recent addition; Liesel Meminger. As each day of the fatal war goes by, their tears turn into love, hate, and finally courage.The author explores the true meaning of courage through the character of Hans Huberman to show that circumstances are only the voice behind someone’s actions.