The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom by Corrie ten Boom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
One of the best books I've read. What do I consider "best"? Well, if a book inspires me to want to be a better person, it keeps my interest (meaning there is No vulgarity, no useless, "just to throw it in there" violence, and no inappropriate sexual content), it draws on a variety of emotions from the reader and it is about something that affects all of humanity in some way, then I consider it a "best" book.
This book, being a true story, is captivating. I don't like to add spoilers to my reviews, so I will simply say that I believe every human, especially those who believe in God, should read this. It is a book that helps to bring your own thinking back into perspective regarding your own life, while at the same time awakening a feeling a gratitude within your heart for the blessings you have. It also sheds light on yet another part of WWII and the horrific behavior of many who were Nazi sympathizers and the heroic, wonderful, and magnanimous behavior of so many more who did all they could, despite their own personal well-being and safety, to help their brothers and sisters among humanity.
I would recommend this book for anyone aged 12+ and would add that there are many lessons to be discussed and learned from this book. It is a great book for a Jr High, High School and adult book club group.
The stories and lessons from this book have stayed with me for many years. I read it first many years ago, and then read it a second time earlier this year (2017). Embarrassingly, I am just now getting to writing a review on it.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
One of the best books I've read. What do I consider "best"? Well, if a book inspires me to want to be a better person, it keeps my interest (meaning there is No vulgarity, no useless, "just to throw it in there" violence, and no inappropriate sexual content), it draws on a variety of emotions from the reader and it is about something that affects all of humanity in some way, then I consider it a "best" book.
This book, being a true story, is captivating. I don't like to add spoilers to my reviews, so I will simply say that I believe every human, especially those who believe in God, should read this. It is a book that helps to bring your own thinking back into perspective regarding your own life, while at the same time awakening a feeling a gratitude within your heart for the blessings you have. It also sheds light on yet another part of WWII and the horrific behavior of many who were Nazi sympathizers and the heroic, wonderful, and magnanimous behavior of so many more who did all they could, despite their own personal well-being and safety, to help their brothers and sisters among humanity.
I would recommend this book for anyone aged 12+ and would add that there are many lessons to be discussed and learned from this book. It is a great book for a Jr High, High School and adult book club group.
The stories and lessons from this book have stayed with me for many years. I read it first many years ago, and then read it a second time earlier this year (2017). Embarrassingly, I am just now getting to writing a review on it.
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