The Story of Corrie ten Boom: The Watchmaker Who Forgave Her Enemies

By Jennifer T. Kelley

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The Story of Corrie ten Boom: The Watchmaker Who Forgave Her Enemies

By Jennifer T. Kelley

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The Life of Corrie ten Boom Inspires Young Readers to Love Their Neighbors and Forgive Those Who Persecute Them

Corrie ten Boom was a watchmaker, prisoner, and World War II hero who helped hundreds of Jews escape persecution amid the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Despite her bravery, the risks she was willing to take ultimately led to her capture and imprisonment. After her release, Corrie was again met face-to-face with the prison guard who caused so much pain. Her life story raises the question, Is it possible to forgive the unforgivable?  

This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on an exciting journey through ten Boom’s life, highlighting her upbringing, her family’s covert operations, and her most remarkable achievement of all—forgiving those who persecuted her. Ten Boom’s story acts as a witness to the world, demonstrating the power of mercy and the value of spreading the message of God’s love, regardless of one’s present situation. Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.

  • Lively Biography: Explores the life of Corrie ten Boom and her family’s covert operations to save hundreds of Jews from enduring persecution in Europe
  • Teaches Forgiveness: Ten Boom shows love and forgiveness to the person who seems most unforgivable, the prison guard who persecuted her 
  • Written for Kids Ages 8–13: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars to help young readers stay engaged
  • Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history

Author:

Jennifer T. Kelley

Jennifer T. Kelley (MEd) taught at the high school level for fifteen years. She and her husband Arran are in the process of adding to their family through adoption. They serve in leadership roles at their church in Columbia, South Carolina.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 112
Size: 5.25 in x 8.0 in
Weight: 8.0 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-8349-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-8349-0
ISBN-UPC: 9781433583490
Published: May 06, 2025

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Face in the Crowd (1947)
Chapter 2: Small Beginnings (1892–1909)
Chapter 3: Being a Somebody (1910–1939)
Chapter 4: The Invasion (1939–1941)
Chapter 5: Ration Cards (May–June 1942)
Chapter 6: The Secret Room (Summer 1942)
Chapter 7: Jesus Is Victor (Autumn 1942–February 1944)
Chapter 8: Light in the Darkness (February–June 1944)
Chapter 9: Fear and Forgiveness (June–September 1944)
Chapter 10: Ravensbrück (September–December 1944)
Chapter 11: Home (1945–1959)
Chapter 12: The Whole World (1945–1983)

Conclusion: Lessons from a Life
Study Questions
Timeline
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