The book is a powerful memoir recounting the experiences of a Dutch family during World War II, focusing on their efforts to hide and protect Jewish refugees from the Nazis. It highlights the courage and faith of the protagonist and her family as they risk their lives to uphold their moral convictions. Despite being captured and sent to concentration camps, the narrative emphasizes themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the enduring strength of faith in the face of unimaginable adversity. Through personal anecdotes, it offers a profound reflection on the capacity for human kindness and the transformative power of love and forgiveness.
Corrie ten Boom and her family were Christians who were active in social work in their home town of Haarlem, the Netherlands. During the Nazi occupation, they chose to act out their faith through peaceful resistance to the Nazis by active participation in the Dutch underground. They were hiding, feeding and transporting Jews and underground members hunted by the Gestapo out of the country. It is estimated they were able to save the lives of 800 Jews, in addition to protecting underground worker…
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