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4.4 AVERAGE
4.4 AVERAGE
I have never read such a beautiful & powerful non-fiction autobiographical book by Corrie (Cornelia) Ten Boom. This book has a lot to treasure from what they have learn before and after being held at the concentration camp during the holocaust period. I have to admit, I shed manly tears while reading this, it's so raw and genuine at the same time.
I think I'm gonna take excerpts out from the book of what has spoken to me while I was reading. So much feelings that I can't fathom myself to put it down into my own words.
“But,” she said, “this is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for a future that only He can see.”
I can't give her enough credit to what has been said. This is what my mom always tells me whenever I faced challenges in life (especially I think that person is difficult). However, in this context, Corrie has brought on a whole different level to it while it was a tough experience in the concentration camp to say something to sharp.
“They’re putting their lives on the line for what they believe,” she would say. “Why shouldn’t I?”
It was her journey to share what Christ has done and in certain countries/places, this means risking her life in prison or deportation. However, such encouragement was being spelled out when she didn't put herself as the ONLY evangelist.
And our wise Father in heaven knows when we’re going to need things, too. Don’t run out ahead of Him, Corrie. When the time comes that some of us will have to die, you will look into your heart and find the strength you need—just in time.”
“Corrie,” he began instead, “do you know what hurts so very much? It’s love. Love is the strongest force in the world, and when it is blocked that means pain. “There are two things we can do when this happens. We can kill the love so that it stops hurting. But then of course part of us dies, too. Or, Corrie, we can ask God to open up another route for that love to travel. “God loves Karel—even more than you do—and if you ask Him, He will give you His love for this man, a love nothing can prevent, nothing destroy. Whenever we cannot love in the old, human way, Corrie, God can give us the perfect way.”
Such encouraging words from Casper Ten Boom (Father of Corrie).
“I shall use this place—wherever they’re taking us,” he said. “It will be my witness stand for Jesus.”
This was spoken by a Jew, whom has accepted Christ, was captured to deport. Wherever they are bringing him, he will never ceased to spread the love of Jesus during such difficult times.
At the very end, Corrie was so torn when she met a guard during her concentration camp at the end of her sharing session in Germany, whether to stretch out her hands as an act of forgiveness. And the most amazing this happen. Read it!
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars.
My Blogspot Review
I think I'm gonna take excerpts out from the book of what has spoken to me while I was reading. So much feelings that I can't fathom myself to put it down into my own words.
“But,” she said, “this is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for a future that only He can see.”
I can't give her enough credit to what has been said. This is what my mom always tells me whenever I faced challenges in life (especially I think that person is difficult). However, in this context, Corrie has brought on a whole different level to it while it was a tough experience in the concentration camp to say something to sharp.
“They’re putting their lives on the line for what they believe,” she would say. “Why shouldn’t I?”
It was her journey to share what Christ has done and in certain countries/places, this means risking her life in prison or deportation. However, such encouragement was being spelled out when she didn't put herself as the ONLY evangelist.
And our wise Father in heaven knows when we’re going to need things, too. Don’t run out ahead of Him, Corrie. When the time comes that some of us will have to die, you will look into your heart and find the strength you need—just in time.”
“Corrie,” he began instead, “do you know what hurts so very much? It’s love. Love is the strongest force in the world, and when it is blocked that means pain. “There are two things we can do when this happens. We can kill the love so that it stops hurting. But then of course part of us dies, too. Or, Corrie, we can ask God to open up another route for that love to travel. “God loves Karel—even more than you do—and if you ask Him, He will give you His love for this man, a love nothing can prevent, nothing destroy. Whenever we cannot love in the old, human way, Corrie, God can give us the perfect way.”
Such encouraging words from Casper Ten Boom (Father of Corrie).
“I shall use this place—wherever they’re taking us,” he said. “It will be my witness stand for Jesus.”
This was spoken by a Jew, whom has accepted Christ, was captured to deport. Wherever they are bringing him, he will never ceased to spread the love of Jesus during such difficult times.
At the very end, Corrie was so torn when she met a guard during her concentration camp at the end of her sharing session in Germany, whether to stretch out her hands as an act of forgiveness. And the most amazing this happen. Read it!
A picture of where the Hiding Place was held during the Holocaust. The Ten Boom's Beje has became a famous Museum in Netherlands.
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars.
My Blogspot Review
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Graphic: Death, Genocide, Antisemitism
I’d read this back in college, but the audiobook was such a new experience!!! I cried and giggled. My heart broke, then shattered, soared, ached, prayed, and found peace.
A very moving book to listen to. Really gets you thinking differently about what you were taught about WWII and concentration camps. Had me thinking would I be strong enough to do what this family did and countless others.
This book goes into depth in the question of honesty, faith, truth, and forgiveness. Corrie's story is truly inspirational and in the same vane absolutely heartbreaking. I love this book and the message it brings to the world. Please read this book
Absolutely amazing! Such a profound account of one woman and her family's participation in the Dutch resistance during WWII. I've always enjoyed the stories of resistance efforts, for their glimpse into the lives of the witnesses of such a tragic event in history, to know that some did fight back in their own way. Corrie ten Boom heroically hid Jewish people in her family's home, was eventually captured with many of her family members and ended up in Ravensbruck, a notorious women's work/extermination camp. One of her sisters was with her, and despite their conditions, their hope and faith remained strong. Her testament of faith, given often throughout her imprisonment, was an inspiring look at her source of strength which enabled her to endure and to overcome. The notes of her life's work after her release are a loving tribute to her sister.
Both this woman and her story are incredible and something everyone should be told about. It’s stunningly written and gives your heart hope. The message is that resilience and redemption are possible and it’s worth your time. Love love love.
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“And so I discovered that it is not on our forgiveness any more than on our goodness that the world’s healing hinges, but on His. When He tells us to love our enemies, He gives, along with the command, the love itself.”
Do you ever have those books that EVERYONE has read & you’re ashamed to admit you haven’t? This was one of those books for me. I was very familiar with the story of the ten Booms, having read & re-read an abridged children’s version when I was in elementary school. Despite knowing how the story ends & the amazing resilience of Corrie, this book blew me out of the water. Not only does the book paint the picture of suffering in German prisons & concentration camps, but it gives the vivid portrait of the family life of the ten Booms, long before World War 2. The connection felt in the first half of the book makes the second half even more devastating, but I’m so thankful I read it. It really puts in to perspective our “first world problems” & how bitter & resentful we can become over much smaller offenses than Corrie & Betsie endured. I highly recommend this book to all Christians.
Do you ever have those books that EVERYONE has read & you’re ashamed to admit you haven’t? This was one of those books for me. I was very familiar with the story of the ten Booms, having read & re-read an abridged children’s version when I was in elementary school. Despite knowing how the story ends & the amazing resilience of Corrie, this book blew me out of the water. Not only does the book paint the picture of suffering in German prisons & concentration camps, but it gives the vivid portrait of the family life of the ten Booms, long before World War 2. The connection felt in the first half of the book makes the second half even more devastating, but I’m so thankful I read it. It really puts in to perspective our “first world problems” & how bitter & resentful we can become over much smaller offenses than Corrie & Betsie endured. I highly recommend this book to all Christians.
A powerful, moving memoir that is beautifully told and well narrated. Recommended for those interested in hearing from one of WWII's heroes in her own words.