The Watchmaker's Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom

Written 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Mar 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9780063234611

Larry Loftis

Larry Loftis is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author of four nonfiction spy thrillers: The Watchmaker’s Daughter; The Princess Spy; Code Name: Lise; and Into the Lion's Mouth. A three-time winner of the Florida Book Award, his books have been translated into numerous languages and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, Serbia, Czech Republic, Taiwan, India, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and throughout the UK. Before becoming a full-time writer, Larry was an AV-rated corporate attorney and adjunct professor of law. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida, where he served on the Law Review as the Senior Executive Editor and Senior Articles Editor.  

Reviews for The Watchmaker's Daughter

[michele bernal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A remarkable book about a remarkable person. Such bravery and faith.

[Lori Spencer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really well written and takes into account multiple perspectives. Although I had already read “the hiding place” this gives you a more of an idea of the whole picture and timeline and what was going on in the world during the war. Really great inspiring read, worth your time!

[Kayla Seda · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Speechless ?? ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[Jan Hutchison · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A wonderful and inspiring book! What light in the midst of darkness! A wonderful “sequel” to The Hiding Place.

[Becki Basley · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A look at the life of Corrie Ten Boom written by another author. It goes more in depth to describe the people who surrounded her.

[kevinlwilloughby · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Corrie ten Boom's story is as inspirational as it is heartbreaking, highlighting the freedoms we take for granted regarding the access we have to God's Word and the encouragement we receive from fellow believers. Not only that, but I am in awe at her ability (through Christ) to forgive those who humiliated, tortured, and abused her during the war, simply because she lived her faith and actively worked to protect and encourage other people.

She was genuine.

Corrie's ability to persevere, because of her faith, is a testament to the power of God's ability to use believers to impact the world in Jesus' name. Her story mirrors much of what we read in Scripture. Sometimes when I think about the "cloud of witnesses" in Hebrews 12, and I think about believers like Corrie who lived out her faith, it is easy to envision that if the Bible were being written today, Corrie ten Boom's life would certainly be recorded there.