The Hiding Place
By Corrie ten Boom with John and Elizabeth Sherrill

Category: Non-fiction

Themes: Living Christ’s teachings in the midst of adversity, trust in God, serving others

Rating: 10 out of 10

Who Might Enjoy This: Adults and older teens

Reviewed By: Tim Carver

The Hiding Place is one of those rare books that I have read more than once (three times now). It is the story of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch woman whose family joined the underground to hide Jews during the Nazi occupation of her native Holland. Their trust in God is severely tested when Corrie, her father and sister Betsie are found out and taken to Nazi concentration camps.

Loving our enemies is one of Jesus’ most challenging doctrines. It is difficult to love and forgive those who intentionally hurt us. You will be deeply inspired (as was Corrie) with Betsie’s willingness to love and serve those in the camps, even her brutal guards. Betsie also teaches Corrie (and us) how to find peace and purpose in the midst of trials and adversity.

The Hiding Place will inspire you to be a better disciple of Christ. It is one of the top five non-scriptural books I have ever read.

Tim Carver

"Happiness isn't something that depends on our surroundings, Corrie. It's something we make inside ourselves." Betsie ten Boom

Note: You will also enjoy Tramp for the Lord, written by Corrie of her experiences after the war.