Who is Corrie Ten Boom: Hiding Jews and Time in a Ravensbruck Concentration Camp

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Seeing and hearing Corrie ten Boom speak about her Life and Faith in person was a privilege

Corrie ten Boom is well known for surviving the notorious Ravensbruck Concentration Camp, while her sister, Betsie, who was with her in the Camp did not. Many came to understand what a relationship with God through Jesus Christ was through Corrie and Betsie.

When I was in college in the early 1970's, I had the privilege of going with a group of friends to hear Corrie ten Boom speak.

The movie, "The Hiding Place", tells this story about how the ten Boom family helped the Jews hide and escape to safety during these terrible years, and tells the the complete story of their time in Ravensbruck. You must see the movie if you have not. It is a terrible and beautiful story all in one.

One memory I have is of a visual illustration using a glove, it just lay on the podium as she spoke when I saw her. At the right time, she reminded us that we are just like that glove without the presence of Jesus Christ in our life, empty, it is his Holy Spirit within us that brings real life, direction and purpose...as she is sharing this in her own words, she puts on the glove. What a wonderful memory, I'm glad I had that experience.

I hope you will enjoy the information on this page, and if you haven't read her books or viewed her story in movie form, please take advantage of the opportunity to do so.



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About Corrie Ten Boom

Information about Corrie's life follows, later her books and more

Facts about the Early Life of Corrie Ten Boom

Her Family and Upbringing

Corrie ten Boom was the youngest of 4 children born in April on the 15th in 1892. She was the daughter of watchmaker and watch repairman, Casper ten Boom, a man who was loved by all who knew him, it seemed.

Corrie ten Boom was the youngest of four children. Betsie, whose birth name was Elisabeth, was born with pernicious anemia, but this did not stop her from being a delightful and creative woman who brought sunshine into the darkest of places, as you will learn if you read or view "The Hiding Place". Corrie balanced her sister by being the more practical one, both with their own unique gifts and talents. There was another sister named Nollie, and a brother, Willem. All were born in the Netherlands. Corrie's mother was 63 when she died from complications of a stroke. You learn more about her in "The Hiding Place" as well.

The family lived above and about their father's watch repair shop on Barteljorisstraat 19 in Haarlem. They lived in somewhat crowded conditions...3 of Corrie's aunts on her mother's side lived with them.

Willem, Corrie's older brother, was the first in the family to become concerned about what the Nazis were doing and would do to Dutch in Holland, and even wrote his dissertation at the theological college he attended on racial anti-semetism. Corrie's sister, Nollie, was a school teacher. She married a teacher and had 6 children. Betsie never married, and neither did Corrie, though in "The Hiding Place" she shares the story of her relationship with a man who loved her, but...well, read the book for the details:-)

Corrie helped her father in the watchmaking and watch repair business. Her eye for detail helped with this, and with managing the books. This ability of hers would be an asset to her when she was in the concentration camps later in life.

Corrie loved and served the Lord, and was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church. This is information I gathered from reading and listening to "The Hiding Place".

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The Holocaust and Harboring Jewish Refugees

Corrie had a heart to help all in need

As Willem, Corrie's brother, predicted, the Nazis came into Holland and did what they are best known for, began to take the Jews from their homes and businesses to concentration camps. They took the Jews as well as those who helped them by hiding them, or by helping them get out of the country.

"The Hiding Place" shares how Corrie and her family became involved in the hiding of the Jews in their home. They knew from their Christian faith that these were special people to God, His chosen people, which added to their passion to help, though I'm sure they would have done so for anyone...and in fact, did. Corries love for people in need is seen throughout her book, from caring for the ill to her work with the handicapped.

It is a remarkable story, how the circumstances came together for Corrie and her family to hide Jews in their home. How the way was made for her to get enough ration cards to feed the people they were hiding. How they carefully planned just what they would do if the Nazi SS were to come to the door...they did drills to prepare for such occasions. In addition to Jews, they helped others who were part of the resistance movement against Nazi occupation of Holland. I don't want to spoil the story with more details. It is best to take it in as Corrie tells it.

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Corrie ten Boom's Bedroom and the Secret Room, Hiding Place from the Nazis

Protection from Nazi raids

Corrie describes in her book her bedroom, walking up narrow steps to get to the room, the small window she looked out at not such a wonderful view, but a view nevertheless. It is her room that became the "hiding place" because it was the top floor of the home, not easily accessible.

The room couldn't be used as it was, some construction had to be done to make it un-noticeable. With the help of a design by a member of the resistance, and by sneaking in materials in the most unusual ways, they were able to build a false wall, and put in a ventilation system so that when crowded in the cramped room, the refugees would be able to breath. A cupboard hid the entrance to the room...a sliding panel was opened and the people had to crawl to the room. Since everyone was scattered throughout the house during the day, out in the open, a way to warn the people that the Nazis were at the door or near had to be arranged. This was done with a buzzer. It was this buzzer that sent 6 refugees to the hidden room when the ten Boom home was raided, and the ten Booms were removed...what happened to those refugees? You'll have to read the book or view the movie to find out...though I do think there was a bit more detail in the book.

Cory and Betsy Ten Boom - Common Errors in Spelling

I hope this will help provide the correct spelling for searching on the web

When I was searching on the internet, I found that quite a few misspelled Corrie Ten Boom's first name, spelling it Cory Ten Boom instead.

I would imagine her sister's name, Betsie Ten Boom could easily be misspelled Betsy Ten Boom.
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Prisoners at Work at Ravensbruck 

Ravensbruck Concentration Camp

Notorious Women's Camp in Germany

As you read the following about Ravensbruck, and look at the statistics of those who survived and were released at the end of Nazi occupation of European nations, including Holland, you will realize what a miracle it was that Corrie Ten Boom was among the survivors.

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Much of the following information is not in Corrie ten Boom's book.

Ravensbruck, which is also spelled Ravensbrueck at times, was a World War II concentration camp, unique in that it wasn't common to have concentration camps devoted entirely to women. It was located in northern Germany near the village of Ravensbruck.

SS leader Heinrich Himmler oversaw the construction of the camp at the end of 1938. It opened in 1939, and a men's camp was built next to it in 1941.

In the approximately 6 years of operation, over 130,000 female prisoners passed through the Ravensbruck camp system. Less than 1/3 of these woman survived. Polish women made up a majority of the inmates, though there were women representing all German occupied European countries in Ravensbruck.

Children were also present in the prison camp, arriving with their mothers who were Jews and sometimes Gypsies. Some were born to women who were imprisoned while pregnant. At the beginning there were few children, but as time went on almost every nation in Europe that Germany occupied had children confined in the prison camp.

According to Wikipedia, "Among the thousands executed by the Germans at Ravensbruck were four female members of the British WWII organization Special Operations Executive: Denise Bloch, Cecily Lefort, Lilian Rolfe and Violette Szabo. Other victims included the Roman Catholic nun Elise Rivet, Elisabeth de Rothschild (the only member of the Rothschild family to die in the holocaust), Russian Orthodox nun St. Maria Skobtsova, the 25-year-old French Princess Anne de Bauffremont-Courtenay and Olga Benario, wife of the Brazilian Communist leader Luis Carlos Prestes. The largest group of executed women at the Ravensbruck camp was composed of 200 young Polish patriots who were members of the Home Army.

"Among the survivors of the Ravensbruck camp was Christian author and speaker Corrie ten Boom. Corrie ten Boom and her family were arrested by the Nazis for harboring Jews in their home in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The ordeal of Corrie and her sister Betsie ten Boom in the camp is documented in her book The Hiding Place which was eventually produced as a motion picture. Countess Karolina Lanckoronska, a Polish art historian and author of Michelangelo in Ravensbruck also was imprisoned in the camp from 1943-1945."

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Was Corrie Ten Boom Jewish?

An understandable question to ask

You may wonder whether Corrie Ten Boom was a Jew. Though her father, Casper Ten Boom, was known to wear a Jewish Star or Star of David to show his love and concern for the Jewish people that he and his family, including Corrie Ten Boom and Betsie Ten Boom, his daughters, hid and helped, the family was not Jewish. They were Dutch and members of the Dutch Reformed church.



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Quotes by Corrie Ten Boom

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Corrie Ten Boom In the News

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This story of two heroes ends quite differently from those of Anne Frank or Corrie ten Boom, also part of the Holocaust story in The Netherlands. "It's a positive story in the midst of horrific tragedy. Here's a Holocaust story where there's a rescue.

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Brenda durham says:

Awesome woman of God.When i read her books and her sincere love and the way they praised God even for the lice and the fleas in the prison. i know for my own self.I want to get back to the basics of serving God in every area and in the good and the bad times praise him. And forgive everyone.it doesnt matter what has happened.God says to forgive and if these Jews and this awesome woman of God can forgive all they went through. We should never complain.

Tipi says:

Its still her steady faith for me.

Words-of-Encouragement says:

Learning to forgive, rather than continue in anger, choosing to love her enemies.

KathyT says:

Her ability to forgive. And her ability to hand the seemingly impossible to the Divine in total faith. Gives me chills every time I think of it. One of my favorite books...

kathysart says:

Forgiveness

clifRad says:

Her father led these women to understand sacrificial love. They had a desire to help even at their own risk.

They are not exemplary Christians but only followers of the way of Jesus. They simply model Jesus...now it our turn.

jseven says:

I was greatly impacted by the book and movie about Corrie Ten Boom. Her prayers for her enemies and how she lived by a little piece of scripture she hid, always stayed with me. What love for her Savior and supernatural protection she had from God for her ministry outside of the prison.

Kathy Cotton says:

What a fantastic example to the rest of us, regardless of our backgrounds. I can only hope to emulate her. She is a true representative of Jesus Christ.

Pedro_Morales says:

Her courage, unbreakable faith, and love for people. What an incredible woman.

nancycarol says:

Amazing courage shown by this woman and her family. In those days, helping a Jew was tantamount to a death sentence, much as it was for those who helped the southern slaves in our South during the Civil War. To stand up to a war machine like that of the Nazis took great courage and faith. That's what strikes me most about the story. Thanks for sharing this extraordinary story.

gottaloveit says:

What an amazing woman with an amazing faith. My family is Jewish and we survived the holocaust but a lot of my grandparents' friends did not.

MiddleSister says:

The choice of attitude that Corrie and her sister made was so inspiring. During the worst, they chose to focus on God and good instead of evil and suffering.

Ruthi says:

Her unfaltering faith and the power of her forgiveness is an inspiration.

Leah says:

proud of her:)

Michey says:

Definitely her courage!

ukgreetingcards says:

What a brave women really good article we owe so much for brave people like her very moving.

Kaafscorner says:

Her deep faith & trust in God.

Becky Gryseels says:

I am constantly inspired by her unswerving faith, her Godliness, her wisdom, her ability to forgive her tormentors, and her unconditional love for others. Even now when I watch clips of her interviews on television I get goose bumps. EVERYONE should watch "The Hiding Place" and read the book! What an inspiring story, what a marvelous family of believers!

Cait Prendagast says:

the fact that she stil believed in God and knew that he would get them out of Ravensbruck throughout their time in the camp

hyperwolfie says:

Her belief in god!!!

Tipi says:

Her steady faith.

MamasCritics says:

I read this book a few years ago, I loved it. I saw God's hands all over her life! I think she saw that too.

Asinka says:

pure love

Mujjen says:

Her love for other people!

tandemonimom says:

I love the entire book, but "Thank God for the fleas!" is the one thing that comes back to me over and over in my own life. The little, annoying things that turn out to be blessings in disguise, and we should have been thankful for them all along!

hlkljgk says:

her willingness to sacrifice her own safety to help others.

GonnaFly says:

Her love for others. She was willing to sacrifice so much for them, even to risk her own life in doing so.

Joan4 says:

Her forgiveness of the guards -- for sure! That and the story of the fleas. And I read this book in the 70's, I think.

I just want to share something about Corrie Ten Boom:

amandascloset0 says:

Her faith, love and forgiveness. None of which are traits we are simply born with but gifts from God.

quester says:

the filling of the glove is such a strong picture -

davenjilli says:

So many things about Corrie's life have impacted me. Her explanation of how God gives us what we need when we need it, not ahead of time, comes to mind when I start to worry. Much like her father giving her the train ticket just before they boarded the train. Amazing woman who used her life to illustrate the love of God even in the most forgotten places.

Shannon Lynnette Lewis says:

I loved the book and especially the fact that it all happened. It showed me that there were worse places I could be. I am so proud of her, her family, and all of the other people in the Holocaust who stayed faithful to God and had an infinite amount of courage. Props to you all for standing up to Hitler. Isn't God great! He sent this angel into the lion's den to show us that you can be thankful IN all circumstances.

Jenna says:

I love Corrie ten Boom like a sister and I wish I could have met her.

bikerministry says:

I heard he aide speak several years ago. What an awesome story and an incredible woman of God - oh to be that strong in the midst of trials. Really great lens.

GayleMcLaughlin says:

Such an amazing woman! I have read everything I can get my hands on about this wonderful woman! I even heard her aide for 20 years speak. She was such an awesome woman, publicly and privately!

Reba Jo says:

Everytime life gets a bit overwhelming I re-read The Hiding Place. Corrie's faith inspires me and helps me to strengthen my own. I first read "The Hiding Place" in 2002 for lack of anything to do (I was on a duty that had alot of downtime spent alone). I was so touched by the book I bought a copy for each of my children (all adults) and insisted they read it. I have read most of her books now.

JoanneOtt says:

I read the book years ago and found it to be an incredibly moving story. What a remarkable woman she was.

teriann says:

I did a book report on Corrie Ten Boom in school. I was touched by reading her book. A must read.

GetSillyProductions says:

what a very inspirational woman.

charity7 says:

Great lens! I remember reading her book in the 1970s and going to the movie theater to watch the Hiding Place. Very touching story. May the Lord continue to bless you. I'm going to favorite this lens.

JudyGoldsberry says:

I read her book as a teenager, amazing how God works. Recently read "A Thousand Shall Fall" about a Christian German in the Nazi army how he saved many people and his unshakeable faith.

melody-thacker says:

I've never heard of her before but I can tell she was an amazing woman.

Spook says:

I had never heard of her but take my hat off to her.

Margo_Arrowsmith says:

I had never heard of her before, but will now try to find the movie.

domainblitz says:

I can't even imagine what she went through. What an amazing woman!

ItsAngel says:

She has been a great inspiration to me.I heard her speak once years and years ago. She was a nice gentle lady,with eyes that told you of her inner strength. I was very sad when she died, I felt I had lost a friend, and the world had lost a great example of Christ's love. Wonderful lens!

mary says:

I saw this movie in the 70s and have carried its message thru my walk with Christ, be of good cheer in this world ye will have tribulation but he has overcome the world here i am almost 40 years later still a Christian and with Gods help he gives you the strength to stand and in love and forgiveness

dustytoes says:

I remember a story about how she was able to smuggle a Bible into the prison camp. She had prayed and was never searched.

OhMe says:

I think the story of the glove and your visual image of her will now stay with me as it has with you.

LizMac60 says:

Corrie's ability to forgive is the thing I remember most. It's a long time since I've read any of her books. I think it's time I did again. Wonderful woman. How wonderful to have heard her speak.

 

Listen to Corrie Ten Boom Share her Testimony and Story in her Own Words

Tender, serious, humerous, a blessing!

What a joy it was to find his video of Corrie Ten Boom sharing her testimony, and it's full length! Like being there listening to her in person again.
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Female SS were trained at Ravensbruck

Ravensbruck happened to be the only concentration camp in Germany solely for women, and it was the place that the Female Nazi SS Supervisors, all women, were trained. After the war, there were war crime trials for many of the Nazi SS, both men and women. More than a few thousand woman were trained at Ravensbruck.

Ravensbruck began it's operation in 1938, and was liberated by the Russian Army in April of 1945. If my facts are correct, over 200 female SS officers were executed for their crimes...a small number when compared to the over 90,000 victims of the Ravensbruck death camp, not to mention the other concentration camps that the female Nazi SS were assigned to after training at Ravensbruck.

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Books by Corrie Ten Boom

Below you will find many books about or by Corrie Ten Boom. I will keep adding more as I find them.

The Hiding Place (Book)

The Hiding Place

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Corrie Ten Boom: Her Story

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Amazing Love by Corrie Ten Boom

Stories of the Power of Forgiveness

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Tramp for the Lord by Corrie Ten Boom

Tramp for the Lord

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Marching Orders for the End

Getting Ready for Christ's Return

Marching Orders for the End Battle: Getting Ready for Christ's Return

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The 5 Silent Years of Corrie Ten Boom

Her Last Years

In this intimate, loving look at Corrie ten Boom during her last years you will hear the true story of her struggle to communicate her love for her God during five years of stroke-induced silence.

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In My Father's House

The Years Before the Hiding Place

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Not Good if Detached

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I Stand at the Door and Knock: Meditations by the Author of The Hiding Place

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Reflections of God's Glory

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Prisoner and Yet

Prisoner and Yet:

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Defeated Enemies

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Each New Day

Each New Day (25th ann. ed.)

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The Corrie Ten Boom Library Series

Following all from the Corrie Ten Boom Library Series

The Hiding Place

The Hiding Place

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Tramp for the Lord

Tramp for the Lord

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The End Battle

The End Battle

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Not I, but Christ

Not I, but Christ

Not I, but Christ brings together thirty-five of C more...0 points

Oh, How He Loves You

Oh, How He Loves You

This ninth book in the Corrie ten Boom Library draws more...0 points

Amazing Love

Amazing Love

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Not Good If Detached

Not Good If Detached

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In My Father's House: The Years Before

In My Father's House: The Years Before "the Hiding Place" (Corrie Ten Boom Library) by Corrie Ten Boom, Carole C. Carlson

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  • amandascloset0 May 22, 2012 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Excellent and thorough lens. A great resource on Corrie Ten Boom! Thanks for posting it!
  • JoshK47 Apr 7, 2012 @ 10:26 am | delete
    Quite an excellent lens, very inspiring. Thank you very much for sharing this with us here on Squidoo. Blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • happynutritionist Apr 12, 2012 @ 9:27 am | delete
    I appreciate your blessing, thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed this lens.
  • davespeed Mar 31, 2012 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    I read the book and saw the movie in the 70s. I remember the movie receiving praise for its high production values, which was unusual for a movie made by an independent religious organization in the 70s.. Nice lens!
  • happynutritionist Apr 3, 2012 @ 11:54 am | delete
    I agree, it was, and at the same time so very deserving...it is an enduring story...still a very watch-able movie with so much truth to share. Thank you for visiting.
  • candycrazy Mar 29, 2012 @ 6:48 pm | delete
    using this 4 my speech 4 skool. gr8 lens
  • happynutritionist Apr 26, 2012 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    Did you do the speech yet? How did it go?
  • joyldev Mar 18, 2012 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    Her collection of books is inspiring. Great lens.
  • Tipi Mar 15, 2012 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    Returning to be inspired once again, whew...was here in 2010 and am pleased to be able to leave an angel blessing this time around....its a blessing to leave a blessing here!
  • happynutritionist Apr 26, 2012 @ 11:15 pm | delete
    And I think I stopped by to thank you on your bio page, but not here..so here's a "belated" thank you!!!
  • d-artist Mar 10, 2012 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    Nicely done lens including all the information about Corrie Ten Boom...she is a wonderful example of being Christian.

    ~d-artist Squid Angel Blessing~
  • happynutritionist May 4, 2012 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    Thank you...somehow I missed adding you above, and will do that now, appreciate the blessing:-)
  • webkangaroo Feb 29, 2012 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    inspiring lens! Really a special topic, really well-done...
  • happynutritionist Mar 1, 2012 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Thank you, she is an inspiring woman...and she would give all the credit for that to God:-)
  • Words-of-Encouragement Feb 29, 2012 @ 10:13 am | delete
    This is a wonderful lens! Corrie needs to be remembered for her inspiring testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. May future generations be inspired to follow Jesus.
  • happynutritionist Mar 1, 2012 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Amen to that, thank you for visiting and sharing
  • goldenrulecomics Feb 26, 2012 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    I just passed on picking up two of her books at the library, and now that I've read your lens I regret that I did. Very nice lens!
  • happynutritionist Feb 29, 2012 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    I hope you will pick them up next time or buy, you will be glad you did.
  • davenjilli Feb 18, 2012 @ 10:51 am | delete
    The thing about Corrie is that she is like all of us. Her faith faltered many times, but her sister Betsie would remind her of God's faithfulness. How He even let them have a plague of flees so that the gospel could be heard without being discovered. Believers do better together, encouraging each other and reminding each other of God's faithfulness even when we are unfaithful as He cannot deny Himself. Thank you so much for this lens.
  • happynutritionist Feb 29, 2012 @ 10:34 pm | delete
    I appreciated that, too. Betsie must be remembered too for letting God flow through her so that she was a powerful influence on her sister...both are wonderful women, but God is the reason why.
  • KathyT Feb 15, 2012 @ 10:56 am | delete
    I have read "The Hiding Place" at least twice, and I recall thinking that if I had ever had a daughter, I would name her Corrie. This is a lovely lens and a great tribute to a truly inspirational woman.

    In the book, while there are so many parts that made me cry or made me emotional, one, toward the end sticks out more than any other: Where, after the war she happens to run into one of the guards who treated her badly, and he asks for her forgiveness. She prays to God that while she feels that SHE cannot forgive, GOD can... and then God works THROUGH her to forgive. What a lesson...

    Thanks so much for putting this lens together. Blessed! :) Kath
  • happynutritionist Feb 29, 2012 @ 10:36 pm | delete
    Thank you, Kath, I loved putting this together and never imagined how many would pass by and visit. It is a real testimony to God's work in the life of one woman. I too love the story of how God taught her to forgive.
  • kathysart Feb 7, 2012 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    I read many of her books about 20 years ago now. She was quite amazing. Angel blessed lens
  • CruiseReady Jan 19, 2012 @ 7:18 am | delete
    Corrie ten Boom and her family were incredibly special people doing a great service in the name of God for humanity!
  • jptanabe Jan 17, 2012 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    Great job telling Corrie ten Boom's story! Blessed
  • krakensquid Jan 8, 2012 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens, a truly interesting read! Thanks for sharing :)
  • LisaGrace Jan 6, 2012 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    Great article. I'm afraid there maybe a whole generation growing up and not knowing about this kind of sacrificial love. I'm sharing your article on Facebook . :)
  • emmajo Dec 13, 2011 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    amazing! to think we complain these days! we just don't realise how lucky we are!
  • Dec 13, 2011 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Very nice lens! My mom used to tell us all about Corrie ten Boom and her stories!
  • LisaAuch Oct 19, 2011 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Betsie has just become my HERO!
  • mistersquidoo_here Oct 8, 2011 @ 12:00 am | delete
    informative,thanks for sharing
  • mivvy Oct 7, 2011 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Each time I was in Haarlem and wanted to visit the Corrie ten Boom museum it was closed. One day I will visit, I am sure.
  • iijuan12 Oct 6, 2011 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    Very informative! Blessed and liked.
  • Wbisbill Sep 30, 2011 @ 2:44 pm | delete
    Corrie Boom - Beautiful person. Thumbs up!
  • GayleMcLaughlin Sep 5, 2011 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    Thank you for such a wonderful article on Corrie Ten Boom. I think you have captured her heart for Jesus!
  • gottaloveit Sep 5, 2011 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    You've done a wonderful job bringing this woman and her amazing story to life. Well done.
  • MiddleSister Sep 5, 2011 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    I just found the book in a box of things. I read it during a visit to a lovely aunt in Minnesota who insisted I take it when we needed to leave, since I was not finished with it. I just passed it on to my son to read.
  • VerdantGreen Jul 11, 2011 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    I heard her story ont he 700 Club years ago. She was an inspiration and I don't think there are any more like her.
  • StephenC Jun 8, 2011 @ 11:03 am | delete
    I saw the movie back in the 70's. Very powerful. Nice lens.
  • happynutritionist Jul 4, 2011 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Thanks Stephen...glad you enjoyed your visit. A special movie about a special person.
  • LikinTrikin Jun 6, 2011 @ 6:15 pm | delete
    Claudia, I have to say I've never heard of Corrie ten Boom but do look forward to reading the book and hopefully seeing the movie. Thanks for a wonderful sparking my interest :)
    Faith
  • happynutritionist Jul 4, 2011 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Faith, I hope you do find time to get to know this courageous woman...she never gave herself credit for any of her strength...that belonged to God. Thanks for visiting.
  • Widemouth May 11, 2011 @ 2:51 am | delete
    Very inspiring woman I have lensrolled to both my Irena Sendler lenses as well as Genocide in Canada. I hope her book is still free to download. Thanks again :)
  • happynutritionist Jul 4, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Well even though there aren't lensrolls any longer, I hope you were able to get the book to download - I love listening to audio books. Free or not.
  • 23squidoo May 10, 2011 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    I hadn't thought about Corrie ten Boom for many years, and I thank you for creating this lens and reigniting my interest. I, too, was very immersed in Corrie's story when I was in High School and College (in the 1970's). Blessed by a Squid Angel!
  • happynutritionist Jul 4, 2011 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    A delayed thank you for the blessing...here at least, I did stop by your bio page:-)
  • JeffreyTymczak May 7, 2011 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Great collection of information and tips. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next lens, I will definitely be rating this UP!!! ;)

    Jeff
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER May 5, 2011 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Great informative lens!
  • Jessica_Burde Apr 21, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    I never heard of Corrie ten Boom before. Thank you for introducing me to her story.
  • happynutritionist Apr 21, 2011 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    Jessica, I'd encourage you to download her book...it's a free download until the end of April at christianaudio.com I think the link is, there is info at the beginning of this page. I gain nothing except knowing you've heard her amazing story and the lessons in it. Have a blessed Easter. Claudia
  • spirituality Apr 12, 2011 @ 7:15 am | delete
    Great lens, featured on my Holocoast Memorial Day UK lens: http://www.squidoo.com/holocaust-memorial-day-united-kingdom
  • happynutritionist Apr 12, 2011 @ 11:22 am | delete
    Thanks so much for featuring me on your lens...I hope many will visit. I wasn't aware of a memorial day for the holocaust in the UK so have learned something new. Nice page.
  • Michey Apr 9, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Very interesting story, I am glad I find the lens.
    You have a great lens about an inspiring person life.
  • happynutritionist Apr 11, 2011 @ 7:18 pm | delete
    Thank you, Michey, inspiring she is...I am loving listening to the audio book of "the hiding place" again.
  • ukgreetingcards Apr 8, 2011 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    I must say a big thank you for sharing this very moving story she was a such remarkable lady.
  • happynutritionist Apr 11, 2011 @ 7:19 pm | delete
    Yes she is, you're very welcome.
  • JoanneOtt Apr 7, 2011 @ 12:14 am | delete
    So great to hear the audio is available free this month. I'll be downloading it for sure.
  • happynutritionist Apr 11, 2011 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    Joanne, I know I'm enjoying it, hope you are too.
  • teriann Mar 27, 2011 @ 11:29 am | delete
    Thanks for such a great lens about a woman who inspires to help others and dedicated her life to God's work.
  • happynutritionist Apr 11, 2011 @ 7:24 pm | delete
    She is a good example of how we can face the circumstances in life, no matter how difficult, if we view them through God's eyes.
  • GetSillyProductions Mar 25, 2011 @ 8:11 pm | delete
    wow, what an amazing woman, I hadn't heard of her before, but this is a truly remarkable story. It must have taken incredible strength and faith to survive the unthinkable horror of that terrible place
  • happynutritionist Apr 11, 2011 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Yes, I think of her when things get tough...things tough in my life are so small in comparison. God is great.
  • wordstock Mar 17, 2011 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    Great lens and great story and so very well done. Angel blessed.
  • happynutritionist Apr 11, 2011 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for the blessing, I'm adding this to the tribute to my "angels" above:-)
  • charity7 Mar 14, 2011 @ 11:37 am | delete
    I loved this lens. I remember her story so well. I shared my comments above and tweeted on my twitter for others to chime in. I had to erase some of the words though...it was over the twitter limit. You may want to take out the words "in general" and just keep "her life"
    I'm going to favorite this and favorite it too.
  • happynutritionist Mar 14, 2011 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Thank you for the visit, comment and the tip...I shortened the phrase above...never thought about the length's affect when tweeting:-) I appreciate the tweet.
  • ShandiGP Mar 9, 2011 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Huh. This is the second time I've heard of this woman and the first time was earlier TODAY in the book "A Woman After God's Own Heart."
  • happynutritionist Mar 14, 2011 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    The book you are reading is such a good one, I've read it...you would enjoy reading Corrie's books if you like the one you're reading. Thanks so much for your visit.
  • LizMac60 Mar 7, 2011 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    I'm blessing you and pinching you for the Christianity section on my squid angel lens.
  • happynutritionist Mar 7, 2011 @ 6:15 pm | delete
    Thank you, Liz, I appreciate it. I'm headed over to look at some of your lenses and to loo at the one you mentioned.
  • RealityTV Feb 14, 2011 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    Blessed by a squid angel;)
  • happynutritionist Mar 1, 2011 @ 10:31 am | delete
    I don't want to forget to thank you "blessing" this page, appreciate it:-)
  • poddys Feb 14, 2011 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    I hadn't heard of her before, but I have read a lot about the concentration camps, families that sheltered Jewish people, and also the Warsaw Ghetto. She was a very brave woman. Blessed by an angel.
  • happynutritionist Mar 1, 2011 @ 10:33 am | delete
    Thanks so much...it's worthwhile to take time to read her story, it's so good. It may even be a life-transforming experience:-) Thanks for the blessing.
  • badmsm Feb 11, 2011 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    I have read many of her books, she has so much to say about faith, gratitude and forgiveness. Great lens!
  • happynutritionist Mar 1, 2011 @ 10:34 am | delete
    I agree...I think the "forgiveness" part is the most amazing to me...there was so much to forgive, she is a good example of how God is toward us through Christ.
  • KimGiancaterino Feb 1, 2011 @ 11:15 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing this story. What an amazing woman!
  • happynutritionist Feb 2, 2011 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    Totally amazing...if you haven't read one of her books or viewed her movie, I hope you will sometime if you can. Thanks for your visit!
  • seashell2 Jan 30, 2011 @ 8:42 pm | delete
    Fabulous lens... I read The Hiding Place many years ago too! What an incredible journey of strength and unwavering faith!
  • happynutritionist Feb 2, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    It really is, I'm glad you had the opportunity to read the book. Have you seen the movie? It was done some time ago, so doesn't have the "bells and whistles" of more contemporary movies, but it doesn't need them either.
  • dotcomboy Jan 26, 2011 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    Great job! Your YouTube video needs to be replaced or removed but other than that the Lens looks great! http://www.squidoo.com/dotcomboy
  • happynutritionist Jan 26, 2011 @ 10:45 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for letting me know about the video, that must have just happened within the past day. I have added a segment from the movie, not a compelling as the trailer, but good, will add more in time. Thank you for your visit.
  • lisadh Jan 13, 2011 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    I read The Hiding Place many years ago and was amazed by her courage and faith. I didn't know there was a movie, so will have to go seek it out.
  • happynutritionist Jan 24, 2011 @ 9:05 am | delete
    I actually saw the movie before reading the book, and it was an extra blessing to be able to hear her speak and meet her in person.
  • melody-thacker Jan 5, 2011 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Love your lens and learning about Corrie, I shall put her books on my wish list.
  • happynutritionist Jan 24, 2011 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Definitely do that, and if you can't do that, do see her movie!
  • Fitzcharming Jan 2, 2011 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    What a fascinating story. I enjoyed the film trailer and look forward to finding the movie.
  • happynutritionist Jan 24, 2011 @ 9:08 am | delete
    When you find it, I hope you enjoy it. It was done a while ago so doesn't have all the "flashy" scenes etc. that movies do today, but the message is enough to touch a heart...you won't be disappointed.
  • Tipi Dec 23, 2010 @ 1:48 am | delete
    A wonderful tribute to an amazing woman!
  • happynutritionist Jan 24, 2011 @ 9:09 am | delete
    Wonderful, amazing, a powerful woman of God, gentle, gracious, loving, there are so many words to describe her. When I think of all she went through and kept her testimony of God throughout, and look at what I go through and complain about, I am humbled.
  • CitiesChick Dec 10, 2010 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    Loved "The Hiding Place", such an inspirational and hopeful story. Amazing what the human spirit can endure.
  • happynutritionist Jan 24, 2011 @ 9:11 am | delete
    Yes we can endure a lot...I think, in fact know, that Corrie would give credit to the Holy Spirit of God within her for giving her the strength to endure.
  • Senora_M Nov 19, 2010 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    This reminds me that I haven't finished reading The Hiding Place! Thanks for a great lens! I love Corrie Ten Boom (Lottie Moon, Hudson Taylor) and all the others out there!!
  • happynutritionist Jan 24, 2011 @ 9:12 am | delete
    Yes, so many who have offered us so much strength by sharing their own experiences.
  • Spook Nov 18, 2010 @ 7:34 am | delete
    Fascinating and amazing read. What a person. Blessed by an Angel.
  • happynutritionist Jan 24, 2011 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Thank you, spook, as you can see I have mentioned your blessing and it's much appreciated coming from you.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 12, 2010 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    Lensrolled to my victor Frankl and Oskar Schindler lenses!
  • Asinka Nov 4, 2010 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    Very helpful, thanks for sharing. Never knew about Corrie before I visited this lens :(.
  • spritequeen Oct 29, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
    I read The Hiding Place as a teenager. Have always had a great love and respect for this woman! Just amazing!! What a great lens! Thanks for sharing!
  • JollyvilleChick Oct 28, 2010 @ 5:25 pm | delete
    I read her book about ten years ago. I remember experiencing so many different emotions that I had to put the book down several times before I was able to read the whole thing.
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Contents of This Site

Find Your Way Back if You've Lost Your Way

  1. About Corrie Ten Boom
  2. Facts about the Early Life of Corrie Ten Boom
  3. Part of THE HIDING PLACE Movie
  4. The Hiding Place - DVD
  5. The Holocaust and Harboring Jewish Refugees
  6. A Quick "The Hiding Place" Poll
  7. Corrie ten Boom's Bedroom and the Secret Room, Hiding Place from the Nazis
  8. Cory and Betsy Ten Boom - Common Errors in Spelling
  9. Prisoners at Work at Ravensbruck
  10. Ravensbruck Concentration Camp
  11. A Virtual Video Tour of Ravensbrück Concentration Camp
  12. "Two Woman" by Will Lammert and Fritz Cremer at Crematorium - Wall of Nations
  13. Was Corrie Ten Boom Jewish?
  14. Quotes by Corrie Ten Boom
  15. Corrie Ten Boom In the News
  16. What Impacted you the Most about Corrie Ten Boom's Story?
  17. Listen to Corrie Ten Boom Share her Testimony and Story in her Own Words
  18. Photos from Ravensbrück Concentration Camp in Germany and Information about Nazi Death Camp Trials for Female SS Officers
  19. Corrie Ten Boom Facebook Page
  20. Books by Corrie Ten Boom
  21. The Hiding Place (Book)
  22. Corrie Ten Boom: Her Story
  23. Amazing Love by Corrie Ten Boom
  24. Tramp for the Lord by Corrie Ten Boom
  25. Marching Orders for the End
  26. The 5 Silent Years of Corrie Ten Boom
  27. In My Father's House
  28. Books May be Available for Kindle
  29. Not Good If Detached
  30. I Stand at the Door and Knock - Meditations
  31. Reflections of God's Glory
  32. Prisoner and Yet
  33. Defeated Enemies
  34. Each New Day
  35. The Corrie Ten Boom Library Series
  36. Social Media Talk about Corrie Ten Boom
  37. % Donated to Save the Children
  38. This page is Squid Angel blessed
  39. "Thumbs Up" Pins, Facebook, and Tweets
  40. Please say hello, and thank you for visiting today
  41. A Little Bit About Me
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