I would recommend this book to everyone especially in todays' political climiate. This book is a definite keeper for the family library.

Great book, but not a great copy. Countless errors include, dropped words, name errors, and misprinted words.

While the story of the ten Boom family is valuable for its portrayal of courage and integrity, I was astonished that Corrie ten Boom makes no reference to others imprisoned in Ravenbruck for their faith. She, in fact, was considered a political prisoner because of the ration cards, and defiance of laws regarding the Jews. But in fact, there were hundreds of women in Ravensbruck, known as Bibelforscher, (which in German means "Bible students,") who had been there far longer. This fact was testified to by Genevieve deGaulle, neice of Charles deGaulle, who was also in Ravenbruck for French undergound activity. It is proper to recognize those few members of the churches who defied Hitler, but about ten thousand Bibelforscher were imprisoned throughout the war, while thousands more remained largely underground, though their numbers doubled during the war years. Hitler had banned the Bibelforscher in 1934 because of their forthright and vocally public opposition to the Nazi party, and by 1938 they composed about 15% of the concentration camp population. Perhaps the reason they are ignored is because they are today known as Jehovah's Witnesses.

Readers know from the outset Corrie Ten Boom survived to help write the book but it's such an intriguing journey to get there. The authors include numerous jewels along the way, stories that stick with the reader long after the book is back on the shelf: the train ticket held by her father until the perfect time, the test of faith by not lying about family hiding under the kitchen table, the fleas having a purpose, the heartbreak of the love of her life marrying someone else, rebuilding the radio while in prison, the astounding respect and love for her father and sister while incarcerated.

Each chapter utilizes powerful imagery to flesh out an application of Eternal Truth ready for internalizing.

The lessons may be applied to every day life since these were not merely `characters' but most obviously real people, with extreme trials to maneuver in life and in death. Ordinary becomes extraordinary, utilizing compelling subject matter with a page turning writing style exhibiting firm faith in the Lord. It's one of those classics that affords readers immediate application to their own circumstances since they can identify with her and her family on so many levels.

Finally a work like this inspires and uplifts. I found myself continually discovering the answer (Grace) on almost every page to such questions as "Why did God let this happen?" and "How did she do it?". The Hiding Place is a classic I enjoy re-reading every few years. I'm amazed at the fresh perspective I have each time. It's timeless.

One of my favorite poetic verses from Corrie Ten Boom, who quoted it often (it was by Grant Colfax Tullar), is the following:

"My life is but a weaving betwixt my God and me;
I do not choose the colors He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside.
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly
Will God unfold the pattern and explain the reason why.
For the dark threads are as needful in the Weaver's skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned."

This is an absolutely fantastic book! This is a lesson in how not to give up. A lesson in how to pursue dreams. A lesson in how to be of help to the less fortunate. A lesson in how to live. A lesson in how to be close to the Father, and always believe in him. This is a must-read!

I will not go into detail on this very public site about what this author, and her book, mean to me. Suffice it to say that I would not be alive today, without having heard Corrie's message of God's infinite love.

As a psychiatrist, I have bought, and given away to patients, at least 50 copies of this book over the past two decades. It is more powerful than the strongest of antidepressants.

Corrie ten Boom is a saint. She will not be officially recognized as such by the Catholic Church since she was nominally a Protestant. I say nominally, because her heart, like God's, was deep enough and wide enough to encompass and embrace all people, no matter what "religion" they practiced. Corrie's religion was Love.

The Hiding Place should be read by EVERY Christian. Corrie and her sister's testimony in this book is just like reading the Bible's testimony of the new Believers! Need to feel inspired? Read The Hiding Place.

This book is beautiful inside and out. The outside is burgundy leather? bound with gold stamped letters. Very classic looking. The story itself is so well written, Corrie ten Boom draws you into her family. To hear how God worked miracles in spite of German occupation and concentration camps, and the lack of money and resources, was very faith building. I highly recommend this book.

I was fortunate to meet Corrie Ten Boome in Rome, Ga. when she gave a lecture! Later, My husband took me to Haarlem, the Netherlands to see her home,when I was going thru a particularly hard time in my life, as he had heard me speak of her and her brave story so many times! She and her family, her sister, showed the most extraordinary courage and strength of faith in the most horrible circumstances. Her father's explanation of death:..."Just like I gave you your tickets, The Lord gives us our ticket when we get on the train"....an example of how he always gave his daughters their tickets right before they got on the train to Amsterdam....A must read.. Different aspects will mean different things to different people. Also, as I have re=read it over the years, it has given different encouragement to me in different circumstances. Please don't miss this book.

I laugh at the kids saying it's boring. "Well my school made me read it and I didn't like it! Waahh!"

My school made me read it(twice I think) and I love(d) it. I can see the reason for one saying it's boring, but this a AUTOBIOGRAHPY. Not always life moves so fast. Never once did I think it was boring. Buy it.

this is my favorite book of all time. corrie ten boom is one of the best examples of a human being expressing christian love.

Inspirational, powerful account of God working in the life of one who put her trust in Him no matter what!

The hiding place definitely deserves its place as a Christian Classic. The book is the story of a Christian family during WWII, that helped Jews in their community. This easy read was compelling, and knowing that it was a true story made it even better.

I would recommend this book, it takes you into the lives of those who faced German rule, and were tortured or killed in concentration camps.
Throughout the book it shows how one courageous christian woman, was sustained by God through times of profound horror.
A true message of triumph!

I haven't read this particular edition of Corrie Ten Boom's book but I assume it's pretty close to the older edition I checked out from my church's library. Anyway, "The Hiding Place" is an extremely powerful book illustrating both the power of forgiveness and the extent of human savegry. Corrie Ten Boom's story is both personal and inspiring. I can't imagine the hardship she endured as she experienced one of the worst crimes in human history (The Holocaust).
Sadly, the fall of NAZI Germany wasn't the end of man's inhumanity to man. I would also like to encourage readers to read "The Pastor's Wife" by Sabina Wurmbrand (and/or some books by her husband Richard). There is also a very nice abridged version of "The Gulag Archipelago" by Alexander Solzenhitzen for those who want a very chilling glimpse of another totalitarian regiem. That book has some uplifting Christian thought as well (it is mostly concerned with the cruelty and oppression practiced by the government though).
Overall, Corrie Ten Boom wrote a very personal and uplifting (despite its darkness) work.

Every person should read this book. The book tells the story of two sisters who are arrested for hiding Jewish people during WWII. It is one of the most inspirational stories I have ever read. Would make a wonderful gift for someone.

This is a must read!! I couldn't put it down.

What an inspiring true story of a woman-Corrie, her sister-Betsy and their Father. It's a book that shakes us to the core of who we really are and what God-given capabilities are in all of us if pressed into a hard place. The Ten Boom family had an incredible love for people and the God they served. This love was evident in the way they lived their lives not thinking of themselves but putting others first at any cost. A true testimony of the love of Jesus Christ within the heart of believers.

Friend this book will challenge you to walk in new realms in God.

I bought the book The Hiding Place because I had the lost the one I had. I greatly enjoyed the book. It is well written, and Historical. Her story is one that should never be forgotten. The book was in great shape when I got it.