I read The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom decades ago, and I wanted to listen to the audiobook. I loved the crisp, easy-to-understand voice of the narrator, Wanda McCaddon, especially her fluency in various languages. I also appreciated Elizabeth Sherrill’s preface and the thematic list of profound findings within the book. I thoroughly enjoyed Brother Andrew’s tribute to his dear friend and fellow missionary, Corrie Ten Boom.
One of my favorite people in this book was Corrie’s father. His kindness, patience, and wisdom modeled the characteristics of a good father. His compassion and love toward his daughters and neighbors moved me. He taught them how to love the Jewish people, protect those wearing the yellow star, keep Jewish families safe inside the family home, and hold up “every decision” to God in prayer.
Another one of my favorites was Corrie‘s sister, Betsie. I’ve never met a kinder and more loving woman in real life who devoted herself to ministering to others and prayer. Betsie reassured me of the existence of a “Saint” this side of heaven.
If you thrive on discovering how to endure hardship and find hope and forgiveness through Christ Jesus, The Hiding Place might be the book for you.
Set in World War II during the Holocaust, fans of The Hiding Place may appreciate Sarah’s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay, All the Broken Places by John Boyne, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, and If I Were You by Lynn Austin.
