The Hiding Place

1. General Impressions 

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• What were your initial thoughts on Corrie ten Boom’s portrayal of her family’s values and their role in the Dutch resistance? Did her perspective influence how you felt about the family’s experiences?
• Which part of the book resonated with you most, whether it was Corrie’s reflections on faith, her family’s compassionate actions, or her experiences in the concentration camps? Why did this particular part stand out?
• Considering The Hiding Place as both a memoir and a work of historical significance, how did the blending of personal narrative with the backdrop of World War II impact your overall impression of the book?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• The ten Boom family’s faith serves as a foundation that helps them face numerous challenges. Have there been times in your life when a particular belief or value helped you persevere through a difficult situation? How did this experience shape your outlook?
• Throughout the book, Corrie and her family extend compassion even to their oppressors. Has there been an instance where you showed kindness or understanding to someone who wronged you or someone else? What impact did that have on you?
• Corrie and Nollie differ in their approaches to truth-telling under extreme conditions, each motivated by their own understanding of faith.