Corrie Ten Boom

Corrie Ten Boom's book, The Hiding Place, is set during WWII. Corrie writes it after surviving the concentration camp. She went there with her sister and father. She was the only survivor of her family.

The Hiding Place will help you understand how God fits into the suffering of our lives.  Corrie's insight, and the wisdom given to her by her father, will encourage you to think differently about the world, suffering, and how to live during dark times.

One of my favorite stories from the book is when Corrie and her father are watching the German soldiers load up Jewish civilians for transport to the prison camps. Corrie is looking at her fellow civilians and she expresses to her father that they must pray for these neighbors, so that their suffering doesn't cause them to lose their souls in the midst of all the turmoil. And her father replies thoughtfully, "Yes, it is imperative that we do." Corrie is struck by her father's tone and follows his gaze to realize that he is speaking about praying for the soldiers.

Another favorite scene is when Corrie is a little girl and her father will not allow her to carry his briefcase.  He explains to her that it is a parent's job to carry those things too heavy for their children.  Later, as an adult, she understands he was speaking about more than the suitcase.

Corrie writes a book full of unforgettable stories which will challenge your thinking and inspire you.   If you could use some hope or a different perspective, take a break from the world's view and consider Corrie's.