Questions About The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom

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"This is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see." What page number does she say this & who exactly says it?

Ariel pg. 12 in the preface. Corrie responded to Elizabeth (writer of the preface) when Elizabeth commented about the practicalness of the things she recall…morepg. 12 in the preface. Corrie responded to Elizabeth (writer of the preface) when Elizabeth commented about the practicalness of the things she recalled, how her memories seemed to throw a spotlight on problems and decisions we face here and now. Corrie responded with the quote you mentioned. (less)

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Anna Corrie and her sister were thankful that they were able to get any of those things at all. And maybe it seems crazy to be thankful for the fleas, it's…moreCorrie and her sister were thankful that they were able to get any of those things at all. And maybe it seems crazy to be thankful for the fleas, it's because it kept the guards at more of a distance when they were in that big room. (less)

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Will this book still be interesting to someone who isn't a Christian? Or is it overtly preachy?

Morgan Brown Of course! This book is definitely a testimony of faith. But it is not overly preachy. (that of course depends on your own definition of overly preach…moreOf course! This book is definitely a testimony of faith. But it is not overly preachy. (that of course depends on your own definition of overly preachy) It is merely Corrie sharing her story of perseverance and how the only way she made it was God. Corrie was a very strong Christian, so she is constantly sharing her faith with those around her in the camps. In the end this book is inspiring, whether or no you are a Christian. (less)

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Is this novel graphic? I can't read graphic. They give me nightmares. For example, I couldn't read (or watch) Schindler's List.

Morgan Brown I don't remember it being graphic at all. There might be one moment, but it's definitely nothing like Schindler's List or even Night.…moreI don't remember it being graphic at all. There might be one moment, but it's definitely nothing like Schindler's List or even Night.(less)

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