45 pages • 1 hour read
Corrie Ten BoomThe Hiding Place
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1971A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom and co-authors John and Elizabeth Sherrill recounts the ten Boom family's involvement with the Dutch underground during World War II, their efforts to hide Jewish refugees, and their subsequent arrest and punishment by the Nazis, all framed by their unwavering Christian faith. This book includes references to warfare, imprisonment, torture, disease, and genocide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Corrie Ten Boom's The Hiding Place is widely praised for its gripping narrative and profound messages of faith and forgiveness amidst the horrors of WWII. Reviews highlight Ten Boom's resilience and spiritual strength as particularly moving. Critiques are minimal but note that the harrowing content may be intense for some readers. Overall, the memoir is impactful and inspiring.
Who Should Read The Hiding Place?
A reader who would enjoy The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom appreciates historical narratives, particularly those set during WWII, and themes of faith and resilience. Fans of The Diary of Anne Frank and Night by Elie Wiesel will find this inspirational memoir equally compelling for its portrayal of courage and humanitarian spirit.
RecommendedReading Age
13+yearsLexile Level
900LBook Details
History: European
Religion / Spirituality
History: World
Holocaust
WWII / World War II
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Relationships: Family
Christian literature
Biography
Classic Fiction