The Hiding Place by John Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill, Corrie ten Boom Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Hiding Place
Book Review: A simple yet inspiring story of faith
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a Christian classic, but for some reason I never picked it up until recently. It is the story of one family as they are simply obedient to the Lord's leading in the impossible situation they find themselves facing. John and Elizabeth Sherrill do a wonderful job of tuning you in to Corrie and the ten Boom family, both through peaceful times and wartime. The style is simple yet profound, and I guarantee that you will be moved by this powerful story!Book Review: A story of unwavering faith in the face of persecution and Nazi tyranny
Summary: 5 Stars
The Hiding Place is the moving true-life account of Corrie ten Boom and her family who sheltered persecuted Jews in Nazi-oocupied Holland during World War Two. They did this at great personal risk, but they did it because of their unwavering faith in God, and because it was the right thing to do.
Unfortunately, they are arrested and deported to the camps for their acts of resistance against the Nazis. It is a testament to their faith and nobility that they retain their belief in God despite all the travails that await them in the camps.
"No pit is so deep that He is not deeper still" - as Corrie ten Boom believes despite all the horrors that she has endured. A testament to the power of belief in God, and to the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary and horrific times.
Book Review: A true story of human compassion and love
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my favorite book. I read it in 7th grade for English class and have re-read at least once a year, every year since. Believe me, that's a lot of times. It is the true story of Corrie ten Boom, a young woman during World War II. Her father was a watch repairman who owned the 100-year-old, family-run shop in the Netherlands. As devout Christians, they spent their lives living peacefully and simply.
When they saw the grave injustices being enacted upon their neighbors and friends, some Jewish and some not, the ten Boom family banded together to help as many as they could. In a way they lived by the premise of the poem, "And then they came for me..." Fighting for those who could not fight for themselves, the ten Boom family helped shelter as many as they could, until they were caught.
Being confined in the concentration camp only fortified Corrie and her sister Betsie's faith. They prayed all the time and fought off the desperation that tried so strongly to capture them. While not everyone made it out, some of the family did. You'll have to read the book to find out who though.
Needless to say, I have loved this book very well. Anything having to do with the Holocaust has always fascinated me and this book was no exception. Corrie ten Boom speaks plainly so as not to make anything sound better or worse than it really was. Her story is just one among thousands, but it stands out because of the way she tells the story. A truly inspiring read that I cannot compare to any other Holocaust memoir.
Book Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Corrie Ten Boom is a true heroine of the first order. Raised a middleclass Dutch Christian she helps Jews escape the depredations of the occupying army, and discovers and deepens her faith at the same time. How Corrie and her sister helped others was touching. How she manages to keep her faith and for it to deepen was a miracle.
I do think she may have over emphasized the importance of telling the truth to the 'enemy' in regards with her sister Nallie, who refuses to lie and thus other are arrested or brought to the attention of the Germans. To me that seems a selfish and prideful act. I believe what Dietrich Boenhoeffer states that under certain circumstances such as war, lying is a moral obligation to help people survive, and lying to the enemy is a duty.
Overall this was a gripping read/listen. I was moved to tears on several occasions.
Book Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is truly inspirational. It shows the love of the Christian heart in all circumstances. I would highly recommend this book to others. I plan to read more of Ms. Ten Boom's books. A classic!