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The Hiding Place

Written by: Corrie ten Boom, Elizabeth Sherrill, John Sherrill
Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
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At one time, Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the idea that she had a story to tell. For the first 50 years of her life, nothing out of the ordinary ever happened to her. She was a spinster watchmaker living contentedly with her sister and their elderly father in the tiny house over their shop in Haarlem. Their uneventful days, as regulated as their own watches, revolved around their abiding love for one another.

But with the Nazi invasion and occupation of Holland, everything changed. Corrie ten Boom and her family became leaders in the Dutch underground, hiding Jewish people in their home in a specially built room and aiding their escape from the Nazis. For their pains, all but Corrie found death in a concentration camp.

Here is a story aglow with the glory of God and the courage of a quiet Christian whose life was transformed by it.

©1971 Corrie ten Boom and John and Elizabeth Sherrill (P)1993 Blackstone Audio, Inc. 20th Century Christian Living Christianity Europe Historical Judaism Military Modern Religious Wars & Conflicts Women Heartfelt Inspiring War Holocaust

What the critics say

"Wanda McCaddon does great credit to the writers of this true story. Her emotional control makes the tension and horror of the family’s plight more real and hideous. The listener is left with a story of extraordinary humanity, goodness and overwhelming love." ( AudioFile)
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Love will save you.
Heartwarming even within the dark depths of WW2. Highly recommended the listen.

wonderful read

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I read alot of books about ww2 and the holocaust and there was so much suffering and misery, this story is a bright light in all the chaos. it's not a book about great battles or daring escape but a book about people's faith and forgiveness and outlook on life.

great story that will give you faith in humanity

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I first read The Hiding Place as a young and impressionable high school student. I remember being & still am in awe of the bravery of this family to help their fellow man. The power of their strong faith in being able to find goodness in the most unimaginable places. Trusting in God to help them see their path & the ability to see & forgive the cruelest people.

Even better the 2nd time around!

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What an inspirational book.

The life of this family and what they did to save some lives is truly inspiring .

Inspirational

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This book was both beautifully written and read about the unfortunate sad and true story of the occupation. You could just connect with the characters in the book, feel their love and pain and at the same time feel the hope that the author is sharing. I am neither a jew nor know someone close enough who has told me stories about this time but I certainly wept for this book. I am very happy to have had the chance to listen to Miss ten Boom's story and wish I could find more similar to this book. Sending all my love to the survivors and people who have felt anything close to this <3

Both beautiful and sad

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I am humbled by listening to the journey of Corrie and Betsie ten Boom, living in Haarlem with their family, and ending up in the dreadful WW2 concentration camp. Their humility and living a life of praise to the Lord is a divine strength and blessing. Finishing the audiobook left me empty but fulfilled.

Amazing

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This is an unbelievably beautiful and moving read. I will definitely be re-reading regularly.

Captivating

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Very well narrated, by far one of the best and most inspirational books I've ever listened to. This has now become one of my favorite books.

Loved it!

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An incredible account of a life filled with great tragedies, and overpowering love and forgiveness.

Fantastic book

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We don’t always understand what God is doing, but we know He is still working. The story proves both of those things. :)

God can do amazing things

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