He Sets The Captive Free

by Corrie ten Boom

Book by Ten Boom, Corrie

Genres: Christian

93 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Corrie ten Boom and her family were Christians who were active in social work in their home town of Haarlem, the Netherlands. During the Nazi occupation, they chose to act out their faith through peaceful resistance to the Nazis by active participation in the Dutch underground. They were hiding, feeding and transporting Jews and underground members hunted by the Gestapo out of the country. It is estimated they were able to save the lives of 800 Jews, in addition to protecting underground workers.

On Feb. 28, 1944, they were betrayed and Corrie and several relatives were arrested. The four Jews and two underground workers in the house at the time of the arrest were not located by the Nazis and were extricated by the underground 47 hours after they fled to the tiny hiding place (located in Corrie's room).

The ten Boom family members were separated and transferred to concentration camps. Corrie was allowed to stay with her precious sister, Betsy. Corrie's father (Casper), her sister (Betsy) and one grandchild (Kik) perished. Corrie was released in December of 1944.

These acts of heroism and sacrifice became the foundation for Corrie ten Boom's global writing and speaking career which began after she was released.

Ten Boom has received numerous awards for her writing and speaking. Notably, she was honored by the State of Israel for her work in aid of the Jewish people by being invited to plant a tree in the famous Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles, at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, near Jerusalem. She was also knighted by the Queen of the Netherlands in recognition of her work during the war, and a museum in the Dutch city of Haarlem is dedicated to her and her family.

Reviews

[Keybo Taheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first book I read of Corrie ten Boom. I borrowed it from my church library. It described her life briefly during her time in the concentration camps, her prayers and relationship with god during that time and how she came to understand Jesus as her personal savior. It sounds like this is one of her less known works, as it was a fairly small book. It also described the testimony of her visiting people in jail across the world. I would recommend this for anyone who has experienced jail or a loved one being in jail. It is a good book to show how faith can get you through almost anything in life.

[Dionne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just a short devotional book that appears to be no longer in print. But, I will now read anything I can get my hands on by this amazing woman.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sweet, so simple are Corrie’s writings about Jesus.

[Anna Joy]

Corrie Ten Boom was in her fifties when she became a prisoner of the Gestapo during WW2 for helping to rescue Jews.

Before surviving four different German prisons and concentration camps, she “taught a Bible class for feebleminded people who could not go to church because they could not understand sermons.” Reading this book, I felt like I was listening in on that class.

It is a collection of stories from her time in prison and all the visits she made to prisons around the world after she was free. Her number one mission was to tell people about Jesus, and the simplicity with which she communicates is something I rarely see anymore.

She says over and over “put your weak hand into the strong hand of Jesus,” and she talks directly and breezily about the power the Holy Spirit can have in us, the love that can fill us up, and the sovereignty of God. Huge concepts given in tiny bites, and I gobbled them right up.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short devotional-like book written near the end of Corrie ten Boom's life. It covers lots of random stories from her time in prison and preaching to prisoners after the war. If you haven't read her books before, then you should start with the hiding place. But those who have enjoyed her writings before will find this edifying. I have some minor qualms with the book, it is a little disjointed and short. But Boom is a saint and she has earned the right to write whatever she wants. The book is filled with the gospel and stories of the wonder of Jesus. The book seems to be aimed towards non-Christians, especially those who are in prison. I do think other believers will find it encouraging.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book, but it was not at all what I thought it was going to be. I was able to enjoy this book a lot more because I have read a few other books of Corrie's. BUT I also think other people, but not me, would maybe enjoy this book as a preview TO her other books, so there's that. People like me wouldn't like that though. She reminds me what really matters in life, my relationship with God through Jesus Christ. She encourages me to be brave and pray and just go for it while letting the Holy Spirit lead as I tell others about what Christ has done for me.

[Louise Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

keep getting corrie ten booth mixed up with lady who did something with salvation army ha and have pictures of connie booth the actress in my head !! i have not read any other books and be looking for the fuller life story although must admit felt it abit same thing going on on and the same message saying god is with u so will see find her life interesting though

[Matthew Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great introduction to salvation and how we are all captives of sin. This is a good book for young adults new to faith, or older adults that are unfamiliar with Jesus.

[Robin Vanhook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very powerful read. Full of inspiration and truth!
I will be reading more of Corrie’s books.

[Joseph Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing short book telling Corrie’s story of love and forgiveness she learned from God and how to share that with others

[Kyla Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a great read about the life of corrie ten boom while she was in concentration camps and her ministry after

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short book, containing what's almost like memos from Corrie's prison ministry across the world. She introduces herself briefly, though it's best to read The Hiding Place first so you understand where she's coming from, and then shows you some insights from prisoners in Africa, America and Europe. You do get a few more details about her story, a few more insights about Ravensbruck, but don't expect this to fill in lots of gaps about before/during/after.

[Anthony Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains great wisdom and gives hope. It's definitely worth having on your bookshelf.

[Debbie Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of truth and hope!