Corrie ten Boom

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  • Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch Christian who, along with her family, helped save approximately 800 Jews during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.

  • They were arrested in 1944, and ten Boom survived imprisonment in concentration camps.

  • After her release, she became a writer and speaker, sharing her experiences and faith worldwide.

  • Ten Boom received numerous awards for her work, including recognition from Israel and knighthood from the Queen of the Netherlands.

  • Her story of resistance, sacrifice, and forgiveness has inspired many, and a museum in Haarlem is dedicated to her family's legacy.

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