The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Hiding Place
Book Review: A testimony of forgiveness.
Summary: 5 Stars
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!Book Review: A timeless glimpse of heroism
Summary: 5 Stars
Corrie Ten Boom's story will intrigue readers as they read about the convictions and courage of her family. In the midst of the Holocaust, the Ten Boom's show more concern about the safety of others than their own. This profound and inspirational story is one that will motivate you to take chances on helping others. (Author, With Great Mercy).
Book Review: A veritable laugh riot
Summary: 5 Stars
I was walking my dog and reading The Hiding Place and I thought why I am being sad. I should be glad and happy because the story is happy if you think about it you know. So I started laughing at the awesome stuff that Corrie does and says when she's helping the Jews. In summation, it's better to laugh than to cry. At least, that is, to Joseph O'Brien.Book Review: A very special story-I'd recommend it for everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Book Review: Adding perpective to life's challenges
Summary: 5 Stars
This book truly teaches that it is not important where you find yourself, but how you react to your circumstances. It is well written and thought provoking. I believe that it is one of the greatest books ever written, because it widens the narrow view of life's challenges and troubles by lifting the mind. It teaches that it is better to serve, no matter how meager your offering, than to be selfish. Everyone, especially early teens should read this. I recommended it to some younger friends and saw changes in their outlook and approach to their problems. The problems didn't go away, but they were better able to bear them.