Corrie Ten Boom Quotes
A collection of quotes by Corrie Ten Boom.
Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) was a Dutch Christian watchmaker and author who became a remarkable figure of faith and resistance during World War II. Born in Haarlem, Netherlands, she grew up in a loving and devoutly Christian family. Alongside managing her family's watchmaking business, ten Boom was an active member of the Dutch resistance movement against the Nazi occupation during the war.
Recognizing the danger and cruelty faced by Jews under the Third Reich, ten Boom and her family began offering shelter, protection, and assistance to those seeking refuge. They created a secret hiding place in their home, where they could safely hide Jews and others seeking refuge from the Nazis when they raided their neighborhood. Ten Boom and her family were eventually discovered, arrested, and sent to concentration camps.
During her time in the Ravensbrück concentration camp, Corrie ten Boom's faith and determination were severely tested. Despite the terrible conditions, she continued to preach and share hope among her fellow prisoners. Miraculously, she was released from the camp just days before all women prisoners in her age group were executed.
Following her release, ten Boom spent the rest of her life sharing her experiences and spreading messages of forgiveness, love, and reconciliation. She wrote several books, including the best-selling "The Hiding Place," which chronicles her family's courageous actions during the war. Corrie ten Boom's life serves as an enduring inspiration and a testament to the power of faith, compassion, and standing up for what is right, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
