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In My Father's House by Corrie ten Boom — WisdomDeck honest review
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In My Father's House

by Corrie ten Boom

The years before The Hiding Place: Corrie's childhood in the watchmaker's house, her father's faith, the family that would later hide Jews. Warm and formative.

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  1. Courage is raised.
  2. Ordinary faith prepares.
  3. Home shapes heroes.

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Ten Boom's childhood.

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