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“and here I felt a strange leaping of my heart-God did! My job was to simply follow His leading one step at a time, holding every decision up to him in prayer.”

Quote by Corrie Ten Boom

Work

The Hiding Place

This novel is based on the true story of Corrie ten Boom and her family, who sheltered Jews in their home during the Holocaust. The book explores themes of faith, courage, and the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. more

Author

Corrie Ten Boom
Corrie Ten Boom

Dutch Christian missionary and author, known for her role in helping Jews escape Nazi persecution during World War II. Corrie Ten Boom is renowned for her book 'The Hiding Place', which tells her own story and faith. more

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