The Watchmaker's Daughter

The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom

By: Larry Loftis

Narrated by: Christa Lewis

New York Times bestselling author and master of nonfiction spy thrillers Larry Loftis writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII—at the cost of losing her family and being sent to a concentration camp, only to survive, forgive her captors, and live the rest of her life as a Christian missionary.

The Watchmaker’s Daughter is one of the greatest stories of World War II that readers haven’t heard: the remarkable and inspiring life story of Corrie ten Boom—a groundbreaking, female Dutch watchmaker, whose family unselfishly transformed their house into a hiding place straight out of a spy novel to shelter Jews and refugees from the Nazis during Gestapo raids. Even though the Nazis knew what the ten Booms were up to, they were never able to find those sheltered within the house when they raided it.

Corrie stopped at nothing to face down the evils of her time and overcame unbelievable obstacles and odds. She persevered despite the loss of most of her family and relied on her faith to survive the horrors of a notorious concentration camp. But even more remarkable than her heroism and survival was Corrie’s attitude when she was released. Miraculously, she was able to eschew bitterness and embrace forgiveness as she ministered to people in need around the globe. Corrie’s ability to forgive is just one of the myriad lessons that her life story holds for readers today.

Reminiscent of Schindler’s List and featuring a journey of faith and forgiveness not unlike Unbroken, The Watchmaker’s Daughter is destined to become a classic work of World War II nonfiction.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Terrific Book

The author was able to tell an amazing historical story with excitement and anticipation. Exceeded expectations.

A beautiful historic narrative

I loved The Hiding Place, but this provided a lot more context. I appreciated the additional accounts from others involved in Corrie’s story as well as the insight into the lives she impacted. 10/10

I thought I knew this story…

As I noted in the title above, I thought this was a story that I already knew. I expected some new details but this story provided much more.
The Hiding Place was a moving story, however, it barely scratched the surface. I am glad to have heard this story and gained much better understanding and insight into what happened.
I truly wish those who use “nazi” and “Hitler” as convenient insults would stop and educate themselves about what happened in the Holocaust.

Betsy's revelation of the house and ministry ahead.

What an outstanding book, it filled in so many details not given in the other books.
I had the privilege of hearing Corrie Ten Boone at Arrowhead Springs when Campus Crusade for Christ still owned the Campus.

Incredible story

I am interested in historical fiction and this story has so many details. Corrie is such an amazing person.