Casper Ten Boom and his daughters Corrie and Betsie played a crucial role in aiding and hiding the Jewish people and other refugees from the Nazis in their home in Haarlem, Netherlands. The story of the Ten Boom family’s bravery, as recounted in Corrie Ten Boom’s book “The Hiding Place,” remains a powerful and inspiring testament to the strength of human spirit, compassion, and resistance in the face of adversity. The family’s commitment to their Christian beliefs and the principles of love and kindness guided them in their efforts to help those in need during one of the darkest periods in history.

The Ten Booms were deeply committed to their faith and believed in helping those in need. In 1940, when the Nazis occupied the Netherlands, the Ten Boom home became a refuge for the Jewish people and other individuals persecuted by the Nazis. The family constructed a secret hiding place in Corrie’s bedroom behind a false wall. This hidden space, known as “The Hiding Place,” could accommodate up to six people at a time.

To alert those in hiding, the Ten Booms developed a system using a buzzer. When the Gestapo or other security forces conducted searches, the family would use the buzzer to warn those hiding so they could quickly retreat to the concealed space.

The Ten Boom family’s courageous actions saved the lives of numerous Jews and other refugees during the Holocaust. Unfortunately, in 1944, the Ten Boom home was betrayed, and the family members were arrested. Corrie and her sister Betsie were sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp, where Betsie tragically died. Corrie was later released due to a clerical error, and she went on to share her story and promote forgiveness and reconciliation.

Corrie ten Boom’s experiences and the story of “The Hiding Place” continue to inspire people around the world as a testament to the power of faith, compassion, and resistance against injustice during one of the darkest periods in history.

Corrie went on to travel the world as a public speaker. She wrote many books. she was invited to share her experiences in more than sixty countries and was honored by the state of Israel

“The Hiding Place” has resonated with readers worldwide, earning its reputation as a must-read for its profound insights into human resilience, compassion, and the strength that faith can provide in times of adversity. The inclusion of timeline pictures adds a visual dimension that enhances the reader’s understanding of the historical context and the people involved in this incredible story. It’s a testament to the enduring impact of Corrie ten Boom’s life and her dedication to sharing the teachings of Jesus even in the darkest of times.

The Hiding Place gets a well deserved Five Star Rating.

Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) Cornelia Arnolda Johanna Ten Boom nickname Corrie was born on April 15, 1892 in Haarlem, Netherlands and died on April 15, 1983 in Placentia, California. After the war, she was invited to share her experiences in more than sixty countries and was honored by the state of Israel for her work during the war.

Elizabeth Sherrill (1928-2023)(elizabethsherrill.com) coauthored numerous bestsellers such as The Hiding Place, The Cross and the Switchblade, and God’s Smuggler. In May 2018, the Sherrills were awarded ECPA’s Kenneth N. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award in Washington, DC..

Elizabeth and John (1923-2017) Sherrill co-authored numerous bestsellers and co-founded Chosen Books. In 2018 they were awarded ECPA’s Kenneth N. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award.