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Summary: The Hiding Place
Review: I'm a 14-year old. I had a read a book called The Hiding Place for my english class. Its about a girl named Corrie ten Boom. THE TEN BOOM FAMILY dedicated their lives in Christian service to their home was 'an open house'for anyone in need of help. They were most active in doing social work in the town of Haarlem, and their faith inspired them to serve both the Church and society at large. DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR, the Béjé became a refuge, a Hiding Place for fugitives and hunted people who were sought by the enemy. By protecting these people, father Casper and his daughters risked their lives. Their nonviolence resistance against the Nazi-oppressor was an act of faith. This faith led them to hide Jews, students who refused to co-operate with the enemy, and members of the Dutch 'underground' resistance movement.ON FEBRUARI 28 1944, the family was betrayed and the Gestapo, the Nazi secret police, raided the house. There they arrested six members of the family. During the next hours about 30 friends, who came to the Béjé unaware of the betrayal, were also arrested and taken to prison.
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Summary: Changed my life
Review: Not only is this story amazing, but the heart of this woman ( and her sister) is like none other. I leared a lot from her while reading her book, about what it really means to have a heart for God and about trusting that He is in control of every situation.You will like this book if you enjoy a good story. You will love this book if you long to be inspried, and you will absolutely devour this book if you are trying to live a purpose filled life. The world would be a better place if this were required reading for all.
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Summary: A very special story-I'd recommend it for everyone
Review: I just finished reading this book today...and I'm so glad i took the time. When reading this book, you'll be going along, following the story, and a grat concept or an awsome quote will jump out at you in the midst of evrything. THe Ten Booms' hearts for the Lord were so remarkable. I grew truely found of Corrie's sweet father who read to them from the Bible every night, and forgot to send the bill after fixing a watch. And I grew to admire beutiful Betsie Ten Boom, who felt for the cruel and ruthless and wanted to show them that love was stronger; she was such a Christ -like person! I would not mind one bit being like her. I agree with anothre reviewer who talked about copying quotes out of this book to read latter; I was thinking of doing that myself.Another great thing about this book, is the way we get to see the hand of God move, like the change that came over the prison room when Betsie prayed, or the medicen contaner. (If you read it you'll know what I mean, it was awsome!) I would recommend this to anyone-Especialy a Christian. I hope you try it-I'll bet you won't be sorry. I hope you'll be blessed by this grate story.
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Summary: This book changed my life
Review: I read this book for the first time in the late 1970s. I was afraid of God at the time and a friend gave the book to me to read (along with several others). I read this book in one sitting (reading late into the night, but I wasn't doing much sleeping at that time anyway). This book was the beginning of changing my spiritual path. I know it's not that for everyone, but it is that for me. I have purchased this book since for individuals that I know are searching, to some it's just a nice story about a couple of old women . . . . but to others, it has given them a different perspective of a personal higher power. I'm not concerned about the writing style, I read and re-read this book for the story and the message that Ms. ten Boom carries through her writings. Although I am not old enough to have been around for World War II, my grand parents lost family members in the camps. This story of heroism in the darkest bleakest hours continues to inspire me.
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Summary: A story of forgiveness
Review: Corrie Ten Boom said it best in the beginning of the book when she points out that every person, place, and thing you encounter in your life is God preparing you for the plans He has for you. I believe God meant for millions be to touched by Corrie's life story. The over all message in this book is forgiveness, and how it is possible, under impossible circumstances. Not only does the Lord desire us to forgive, but He made it possible to do so by providing the love to do it. Corrie and her family lived sacrificial lives, but more importantly they were obedient to God, whom they knew loved them very much. Time and time again, Corrie's life was saved by her obedience and tenacious way of looking to the Lord for guidance and help. These people KNEW and lived God's love and it infected others around them. This story was just as much about Betsie, Corrie's sister, as it was Corrie. Betsie was a resilient woman who loved the Lord so much that she even thanked Him for fleas! Corrie's entire family had a respectful fear of the Lord that is lacking in today's world. This story helps us to realize how very comfortable we are in this material world of ours. Previous to reading this book, I read "Survival in Auschwitz" by Primo Levi, who was an Italian Jewish survivor of Auschwitz (hence the name). It was nice to read both books in order to get a view from both the Christian and Jewish perspective. This great evil during WWII was not just against one race, it was the enemy of the human race. While some humans were inprisoned and/or killed, others were alive yet dead inside as they gave into hate and bitterness. Corrie and her family saw this great evil and clinged to the hope that if these people were capable of so much hate, then they were equally capable of so much love. They compassionately prayed for the ones they suffered along with, as well as for the ones causing the suffering. "The Hiding Place" is a wonderful book in which we can learn to forgive those that have hurt us, and love others the way God loves us. Get it! Read it! Tell a friend!
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Summary: This is a wonderful story of love and hope in Christ
Review: The ten Boom family was a remarkable family, they chose to endanger themselves to help others. It was Holland, during WWII and people started showing up on their doorstep asking for help. Would they turn God's own people away? The ten Boom family was the center of the underground ring in Holland, hiding and finding homes for terrified jews who were fleeing from the Nazis. This is their biographical story. They accepted the ones that could find no other place to stay and they did it joyfully. In everything they trusted God and God was always with them. This is a sad story, but also a story of hope. Father ten Boom when referring to the Nazis said, "I pity the poor Germans, for they have touched the apple of God's eye." Psalm 119:114 "Thou art my Hiding Place and my shield... I hope in thy word, hold thou me up and I shall be safe."
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Summary: great book!
Review: i loved this book! it is probably my new favorite! i would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the holocaust and concentration camps. i could not put it down! overall, a completely awesome book!
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Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK !!
Review: An excellent true story of a very courageous woman who stood up for what she belived in and survived with the help of God.
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Summary: Read it over and over again!
Review: This book is unbelievable! I first read it in junior high school over 12 years ago, and I have read it at least twice a year since. It never fails to touch my heart.
You fall instantly in love with Corrie and her family. Her story shows God's power at work in miraculous ways, even in our modern world. You will be drawn into her life and feel her emotions. The story will move you to tears every time and then have you rejoicing in the greatness of God, all while giving you an insightful look at the Holocaust, Jewish Underground, and concentration camps.
Motivating in your Christian walk and thoroughly inspirational - absolutely a must read!
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Summary: The Escape
Review: This book, The Hiding Place, written by Corrie ten Boom is a book about a Christian women and her family saving Jewish people from the Nazi guards. In the beginning, they were just a happy family who worked at a watchmakers store. Soon after Corrie was a little kid, war began in Holland. This book is a bibliography and a book that really describes her life and the life of a typical person that is around Germany.
I liked this book because this story had a lot of action. This book took place mostly in Germany in the campgrounds where all the hostages were kept and forced into labor. This book really helped learn that forgiving is a key virtue to a successful future. Betsie, Corrie's sister always would say, "I pray that God truly forgives them". She would say this to the Nazi soldiers after they beat her. If I was Betsie I would never do that.
Corrie on the other hand was like all the others. "I swear if she ever lays another hand on you...". I think I would say something like that if I was in the campgrounds and if a Nazi soldier started to beat my brother down. This book has many lessons and I have truly learned from it.
My favorite part of the book was when most of the hostages got freed including Corrie Ten Boom and all of her family. Also my favorite part was when the Ten Booms were all called up to the captains room and they all got to see each other. That made me peaceful. I really recommend this book to anyone ranging 4rom 12 and up. This book to me was fantastic.
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