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4.5 STARS
Inspiring, heart-wrenching, simply incredible. A must-read for anyone who is a human.
Inspiring, heart-wrenching, simply incredible. A must-read for anyone who is a human.
This was a tear jerker! It is heart wrenching, interesting, and very inspirational. Such an amazing book.
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What would you do if you noticed your neighbors suddenly disappearing? A quiet old maid living with her older sister and elderly father, Corrie ten Boom knew that she had to act. Her family joined the Dutch Underground and built a secret room to hide Jews within, for which they were to pay the ultimate price.
I could have listened to the audiobook narration of The Hiding Place all day, as entranced as I was by the gentle life of a clockmaker's daughter even before the war comes into play. However, Corrie ten Boom's account really becomes heartrending when she describes how her faith sustained her during her year in prison.
One thing that fascinates me about Holocaust memoirs is how much our mindset shapes our experiences, with each account adding value in its own way. The Hiding Place takes a very Christian angle by focusing on finding God in our trials, which is similar to Viktor Frankl's account of finding purpose in Man's Search for Meaning. Both stand in stark contrast to the unapologetically candid account in Elie Wiesel's Night.
I could have listened to the audiobook narration of The Hiding Place all day, as entranced as I was by the gentle life of a clockmaker's daughter even before the war comes into play. However, Corrie ten Boom's account really becomes heartrending when she describes how her faith sustained her during her year in prison.
One thing that fascinates me about Holocaust memoirs is how much our mindset shapes our experiences, with each account adding value in its own way. The Hiding Place takes a very Christian angle by focusing on finding God in our trials, which is similar to Viktor Frankl's account of finding purpose in Man's Search for Meaning. Both stand in stark contrast to the unapologetically candid account in Elie Wiesel's Night.
I finished this one this morning with tears in my eyes.
Followed by more tears after remembering that it’s a true story.
I understand now why this book is regarded as a Christian classic. I think every believer would benefit from reading it. It’s a powerful testimony of the nearness and goodness of God in the midst of suffering. But more than that, I found it to be an incredible reminder of the life of love and forgiveness we are called to as believers.
I look forward to meeting Corrie Ten Boom one day.
“When He tells us to love our enemies, He gives, along with the command, the love itself.” -Corrie Ten Boom
Followed by more tears after remembering that it’s a true story.
I understand now why this book is regarded as a Christian classic. I think every believer would benefit from reading it. It’s a powerful testimony of the nearness and goodness of God in the midst of suffering. But more than that, I found it to be an incredible reminder of the life of love and forgiveness we are called to as believers.
I look forward to meeting Corrie Ten Boom one day.
“When He tells us to love our enemies, He gives, along with the command, the love itself.” -Corrie Ten Boom
What an inspiration! I absolutely loved this book and the strong faith that carried Corrie ten Boom through her life's challenges. I highly recommend this book to anyone!