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In darkness God's truth shines most clear.

Corrie ten Boom was the first licensed female watchmaker in the Netherlands who became a heroine of the Resistance, a survivor of Hitler's concentration camps, and one of the most remarkable ministers of hope in the twentieth century.

In World War II she and her family risked their lives to help Jews and underground workers escape from the Nazis. In 1944 their lives were forever altered when they were betrayed, arrested, and thrown into the infamous Nazi death camps. Only Corrie among her family survived.

This is her incredible true story--and ultimately the story of how faith, hope, and forgiveness triumphed over unthinkable evil. For 35 years millions have seen that there is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still. Now The Hiding Place, repackaged for a new generation of readers, continues to declare that God's love will overcome, heal, and restore.

This 35th Anniversary Edition includes:
● Photos
● Timelines
● Ten Boom family resources
● Introduction by Brother Andrew

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0800794052
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chosen Books; 35th Anniversary edition (January 1, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780800794057
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800794057
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 900L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.62 x 8.5 inches
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent history sourse
Review: Corrie and her family were put in German Nazi concentration camps for helping Jews hide and get away to safe countries. She was placed in one of the worst nazi camps, and was housed with her sister. She never saw her mother, father, brother or other family members ever again. Corrie was the only one in her family that survived and when you read this story, you will know that it was by the grace of God she did survive. A truly remarkable story and very well written. 👏 At one time many years ago, Corrie Ten Boom had visited our church, Bellevue Baptist Church when it was downtown in Memphis, TN.I highly recommend this book. It's a good read. Sad but good.

Reviewer: Lynn Nelson, RN
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Corrie ten Boom
Review: A fascinating story of Christianity at work in some of the worst of times and the people who lived it. I had always heard of Citrus ten Boom but did not know hervstoty. I cried tears of joy when she went home

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: What an impact!
Review: This is the inspiring, yet heart-breaking, true story of Corrie ten Boom. It is a great, easy read, but it will absolutely pull at your heart strings. The tragedies and sufferings of the Holocaust cannot be overstated. This book does a wonderful job of connecting you to the hearts of one very special family who endured and persevered, and both lost and gained, throughout some of history's darkest times.

Reviewer: KAT
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Slow start bu worth sticking with to the end.
Review: It is a wonderful testimony of God's love. He is our rock, our savior, and hiding place. Nothing is impossible with His help. "Thank you for the fleas."

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: All you need is love
Review: What sacrificial love is shown here. I can't fathom it myself nor declare it. I pray for it though. What lessons and perspectives that are life changing

Reviewer: BrendA Raaen
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Small print
Review: Can’t really read comfortably

Reviewer: John b
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Every person should read this book, young to old
Review: I really love history in general and often find myself drawn to documentaries and biographies. Especially regarding WWI and WWII. I honestly feel this book has changed my life.I would like to add I had read Anne Frank's diary, which leaves you sad. I also didn't feel comfortable reading her diary when it came to her teenage romance. It was uncomfortable for me and made me wonder if she would have been okay with such personal information shared with millions of strangers. On a personal note, I have many journals and when I reread them sometimes I am happy and other times I rip pages out because it is so far removed from who I am today that I wouldn't want anyone reading them, including myself.I have also been listening to The Watchmaker's Daughter on Audible, which gives historical context this book does not as well as shares other people's diaries, including Anne Frank. The Hiding Place is not like that at all.This book is written from Corrie's point of view and is remarkable. Will leave you feeling encouraged and changed for the better. Like, no matter what circumstance you find yourself in, no matter how dark, how impossible, how complex or evil God is always with you. It shows how we can find things to be grateful for even when on the surface they are not good.It really shares in great depth the dynamics in her family. Her father, her mother, and her sisters, even in taking care of their aunts as they aged. This information is not found in The Watchmaker's Daughter. The foundational beliefs formed within her home are clearly described in this book. I listened to The Hiding Place on Audible first and had to have the book. There are many pages I want to highlight and return to.While it is a scary topic and should include a mature adult to explain, I truly think children even as young as 8 yrs old, could benefit.Anytime I start to feel down, I will remember Betsey and Corrie's father. Unbelievable faith and resilience. If only everyone was raised with parents with such unwavering faith. Corrie does well describing her areas of faults and growth. She shares moments of fear, moments of being conflicted between what is right and wrong (such, as lying to Nazis or Gestapo), and moments where she reflects on her sister Betsey's great faith and allowing it to change and grow her. I have read Corrie's book Tramp for Lord is the next book to read after The Hiding Place. I can't recommend this book enough.

Reviewer: Kenneth R. Turner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent read
Review: The author has very carefully described the events in such a way as to bring in to life for the reader.

Reviewer: AjHallman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I've read this book many times and each time I feel inspired. This is a story of the Ten Booms love for others and the cost of that love. However, they had no regrets... During the nazi occupation of Holland this family hid and helped many Jews. Corrie records everything they did to help them... it's incredible! They were sent to prison for it and while some didn't survive, Corrie was released after being in two concentration/work camps. Her story starts before the war begins and how Semitic mentality slowly creeps into Harleem...the results of war and the after effects of the war. But above all, it is a story of faith. Tremendous faith and trust in the Almighty! When everything seemed hopeless ( and their situation was dire) they chose hope. It's so inspiring!

Reviewer: ESK Tecnologia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Quantas lições valiosas podemos aprender com as experiências desta História... Deus é bom o tempo todo! Que mais e mais vidas sejam transformadas pelas vidas de quem escolhe viver a Vida Dele!

Reviewer: Rosie Ferreira
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Li este livro quando andava no liceu, e nunca mais me esqueci dele! A historia das irmãs, num campo de concentração Nazi, e tudo que passaram - e a fé que as manteve vivas - é um testemunho inesquecível. A frase que nunca mais esqueci - embora já me tinha esquecido do titulo do livro - e que me ajudou a encontrar o livro foi "Graças a Deus pelas pulgas". Parece improvável, mas no meio de tanto mal, tanto sofrimento, tão pouca esperança - A Corrie ainda agradeceu Deus pelas pulgas. Só lendo...a acreditem, vale mesmo a pena ler.Quando pensamos que não há esperança, há sempre algo pelo qual temos que agradecer. Sempre.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I loved the way it's written. It's a story of courage in the worst times. And how you can burn the candle of love in absolute darkness

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Hoe can a story leave you both heartbroken and hopeful. Our world needs more Corries. She is surely Resting in Peace.