Corrie Ten Boom House Saved Jews During World War Two

Corrie ten Boom's house is located in Haarlem, Netherlands just outside of Amsterdam. During World War II, she and her family helped to hide and shelter Jews and others who were being persecuted by the Nazis. They constructed a hidden room behind a false wall in their home where they could hide people during raids. It's estimated that the Ten Boom family helped to save the lives of around 800 Jews during the Holocaust.
The Ten Boom family was caught hiding Jews in their home, Corrie, along with her father Casper, sister Betsie, and other family members, were arrested by the Gestapo in 1944. They were initially held in a detention center in Haarlem before being transferred to various prisons. Eventually, Corrie and Betsie were sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp in Germany.
Life in the concentration camp was incredibly harsh, with grueling labor, starvation, and constant fear of violence or death. Despite the appalling conditions, Corrie and Betsie clung to their faith and remained resilient. They became known for their acts of kindness and compassion toward other prisoners, sharing what little they had and offering comfort and hope in the midst of despair.
Tragically, Betsie passed away in Ravensbrück due to illness just days before the camp was liberated by Allied forces in 1945. Corrie miraculously survived and was eventually released due to a clerical error, just one week before all women her age were executed.
After the war, Corrie returned to the Netherlands and dedicated her life to spreading a message of forgiveness and reconciliation. She traveled extensively, sharing her experiences and preaching about the power of God's love and forgiveness. In 1946, she founded a rehabilitation center in Bloemendaal, Netherlands, where concentration camp survivors could receive physical and emotional support.
Corrie's remarkable story of resilience, forgiveness, and faith inspired millions around the world. In 1971, she published her memoir, "The Hiding Place," which became an international bestseller and was later adapted into a film. Corrie continued to share her message of forgiveness until her death in 1983. Her legacy lives on through her writings, speeches, and the countless lives she touched with her extraordinary courage and compassion.

[@AhJodie]

Some people have a lot of compassion and courage! Bless these people who helped save lives! It is 2024 and the collective consciousness has changed..... I still think, love and courage are higher on the ethical scale of human qualities than hate and revenge!