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The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
When the Nazis invaded Holland, Corrie ten Boom’s quiet life turned into a nightmare. Because she made her home a “hiding place” for Jews, she and her family were sent to a concentration camp in the Holocaust. Refusing to despair, Corrie discovered how Jesus can turn loss to glory! This unforgettable story will move you to tears and to joy.
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom is a powerful memoir that recounts the true story of a Dutch Christian family’s efforts to protect Jews during World War II. Written by Corrie ten Boom with John and Elizabeth Sherrill, the book details her life as a watchmaker in Haarlem, Netherlands, alongside her sister Betsie and their father, Casper ten Boom. The family, deeply rooted in their faith, becomes involved in the Dutch underground resistance after the Nazi occupation begins in 1940.
The title refers to both the physical secret room they built in their home to hide Jews from Nazi persecution and the spiritual refuge they found in their Christian faith. The ten Booms’ compassion and bravery lead them to shelter numerous Jews, helping them evade capture. However, in 1944, the family is betrayed, and Corrie and Betsie are arrested and sent to the notorious Ravensbrück concentration camp in Germany. Their father dies shortly after the arrest.
The narrative vividly portrays the horrors of the camp, yet it also highlights Corrie and Betsie’s unwavering faith, resilience, and hope. Betsie dies in the camp, but Corrie is miraculously released due to a clerical error, just one week before all women her age are sent to the gas chambers. After the war, Corrie dedicates her life to sharing a message of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the sustaining power of God’s love, traveling the world to speak about her experiences.
Author: Corrie ten Boom
Cover: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Vendor: Random House Inc
Publication Date: 1982
Dimensions: 7 X 4 (inches)
Weight: 5 ounces
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