Corrie ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) [Paperback]

Janet Benge (Author), Geoff Benge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | Age Range: 10 and up | Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now

Written for readers age 10 and up -- enjoyed by adults!

Suddenly, Corrie's ordered life was lost in the insanity of war. With bravery and compassion, her family and countless other Dutch citizens risked everything to extend God's hand to those innocents marked for certain execution in a world gone mad.

Corrie ten Boom's life of determination, faith, and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable brutality and hardship is a stunning testimony to the sustaining power of God.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience. Janet is a former elementary-school teacher. Geoff holds a degree in history. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission.

Product Details

• Age Range: 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: YWAM Publishing (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576581365
• ISBN-13: 978-1576581360
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Religious
  • #70 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Bible

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book in a fantastic series for kids February 2, 2009

By Katrina B.

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I purchased this book for my son after he finished the book about Brother Andrew in the same series (Christian Heroes: Then & Now). All the books in this series give kids a wonderful introduction and overview of the lives of those who have dedicated their lives to serving God.

I had read The Hiding Place this year, and after discussing it with my family, my son told me he wanted to read it. I was a bit hesitant, since there were some parts of the book which might be a little traumatic or descriptive for a young reader. So I was thrilled to find Corrie ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den.

This book was perfect. It told the story of Corrie ten Boom in an age-appropriate, but still accurate manner. My son was amazed at all Corrie and her family did to help others, and all they were willing to give up in order to do what they felt God wanted them to do.

I highly recommend this book, and others in the Christian Heroes series.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An ordinary woman's extraordinary testimony August 13, 2007

By Clare Chu TOP 1000 REVIEWER

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"There is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper." This is the message that Corrie ten Boom brought to the world after she went through the horrors of Nazi prison and death camp. This book will inspire you and teach young and old that God can do extraordinary and marvelous things even in bleak and terrifying surroundings.

Corrie Ten Boom was an ordinary watchmaker's daughter when her family was arrested for helping Jewish people escape the Nazi's. They were taken to prison and suffered greatly under the hands of their captors. Yet Corrie and her sister always looked towards God and where thankful for all of the blessings he gave them, such as a patch of blue sky, a hidden Bible, the women they read the Bible too. This book tells the story of Corrie and how she survived the war and went on to help others by telling them about God's love and forgiveness. Corrie learned a lot from her prison experience, but most of all, Corrie learned that by leaning on God, she can share God's love and forgiveness to all, even to her enemies and those who hurt her.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Introduction for children September 23, 2008

By Chatelaine VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

This book, as do many of the Benge's biographies, begins the first chapter in the middle of the story to capture the reader's attention. The second chapter goes back to Corrie's younger days and shows the reader of her background and heart for service.

This biography is a great introduction to Corrie Ten Boom for children or those unfamiliar with her life. If you are already familiar with her story, read "The Hiding Place", and "A Prisoner and Yet...".