Not Good If Detached (Corrie Ten Boom Library) [Hardcover]

Corrie ten Boom (Author), J. Edwin Orr (Preface)

Book Description

Series: Corrie Ten Boom Library | Publication Date: March 1999

Corrie ten Boom's amazing personal courage and her ability to share the reality of Jesus Christ have made her writings continually popular, and the Corrie ten Boom Library has become a source of inspiration for thousands of readers. Now with two new additions to the library, readers will continue to enjoy this beloved authors words of wisdom.

In Not Good If Detached, Corrie reveals that the secret of "abiding in Christ" is discovered in the difficulties of life, in total dependence on him, and in a consistent daily walk. This collection of thirty devotionals imparts insight from the people Corrie met around the world as well as important lessons she learned from the Lord. "Without Him, I am nothing," wrote Corrie. "Like some railway tickets in America, I am not good if detached."This book was originally published by Christian Literature Crusade in 1957.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Corrie ten Boom was imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II for harboring Jews. Upon her release, she began a worldwide ministry of preaching and teaching. She is the author of numerous books, including Not I, but Christ; The End Battle; He Cares for You; and Tramp for the Lord, which are all part of the Corrie ten Boom Library. The Hiding Place is the best-known book about her life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Revell (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800717651
• ISBN-13: 978-0800717650
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,043,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He is the Vine, we are the branches, May 29, 2000

By 

donna (Bossier City, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Not Good If Detached: (Paperback)

This book teaches us the importance of obeying the Lord's Word, and commands. I relate it to the story of Jesus being the Vine and we are the branches. If the branches are cut off from the vine, they whither and die. Dead branches are then worthless, producing no fruit. So, then we throw them into the fire. This is what our lives are like, as Corrie shows us, apart from our Saviour, we can do nothing. She shows us how we have to abide in Him if our lives are to bear fruit and have meaning. She uses her experiences in this book, from people and the lessons the Lord taught her from her travels around the world. All of Corrie's books remain so helpful and encouraging!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Real Life Experience, July 3, 2007

By 

S. Steele - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Not Good If Detached: (Paperback)

The realness of Corrie's struggles as she ministers after getting out of the concentration camp are very powerful. They let the reader know about the struggles that come from every day life and serving the Lord. Corrie's wide spectrum of experiences that she shares, from meeting and forgiving one of her guards from the concentration camp to just needing to stay awake and minister when she is very tired, let you know that God is faithful in every circumstance...even the little ones.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars feelgood book, April 5, 2007

By 

nancy mcdowell (virginia) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Not Good If Detached: (Paperback)

Any book by Corry Ten Boom is very good. She lived life like we all should.This book helps better our lives.