Tramp for the Lord Mass Market Paperback – August 1, 1978

This is one of those rare books that was just really powerful to read. This is the true story of Corrie Ten Boom. How her and her family hid people in their homes during the darkest days of World War II—until they were betrayed and arrested.Corrie writes about how her worst fear was being sent to a German concentration camp. As long as she was in prison in Holland she felt safe. But then the day came that her and her sister were loaded onto a train and shipped right where she had heard so many horrific stories about.Corrie describes how they didn’t have any water for three days during the trip because every time the train cars doors were opened and a bucket of water given, only the women by the door got it all. Plus there were so many women crammed together that they couldn’t lay down or find any comfortable position. Then the train stops for a while. Just when it feels like it can't get any worse, she looks out a tiny peephole and sees that the train tracks have been seriously damaged and workers are trying to fix them so the train can move forward.When they finally arrived at the camp, it was a brutal place. Most of you reading this know how horrific those camps were. Corrie endured this suffering at a later age in life—at the time she was in her mid-fifties. Yet in the middle of so much pain, Corrie and her sister brought the light of the Gospel to a very dark place. There’s a really powerful part of the book where she describes what it was like to lead Biblestudies in that camp. She describes how one night they were in the barracks and she was ministering to the ladies when one of the worst guards starts coming their direction.The other ladies are trying to signal Corrie to hide the Bible that they had so carefully smuggled into the camp. Yet she continues on—teaching from the Bible and deciding to lead the group in a song. The female guard stops and listens. Then to their surprise, the guard asks them for another song. The guard says she likes the songs. As Corrie describes, “In a crude sort of way, she became a friend.”As the book continues, Corrie describes the suffering they endured. Having to stand for hours in the freezing cold at the crack of dawn while the roll was taken. Yet she also talked about how all that suffering “was worthwhile” because that was the only way she was able to lead many of the other ladies to Christ before they died.One of the most powerful parts was when Corrie writes about what it was like to look at the crematoriums everyday and wonder if you were going to live or die. Yet in the middle of that darkness, the Holy Spirit starts talking to her and her sister about what to do after the war. Betsie tells Corrie, “God showed me that after the war we must give to the Germans that which they now try to take away from us—our love for Jesus.”Corrie writes, “One week before the order came to kill all the women of my age, I was free. I still don’t understand all the details….” So she goes out to minister as the Holy Spirit leads her.The rest of the book is really powerful stories about the last twenty years of her life while she was ministering to the deep wounds after the war. She describes traveling all over the world. When she first goes to America, no one wants her to speak. This was before her book came out so people didn’t know who she was. Yet she pressed on, in traveling and looking for ministry opportunities until the doors opened. For the rest of her life, she was able to minister to a lot of people.There’s a story in the book about what it was like to speak to a congregation in Africa whose lives were being threatened. What do you say, when you know most likely the congregation is about to be viciously attacked? Corrie tells the story of how nervous she was while doing that Biblestudy in the concentration camp when the guard walked up. Yet she also described how when we are most afraid that’s when God gives us the most courage to keep going. Shortly thereafter she finds out that many in that congregation were killed for their faith.There’s another story in the book where she’s speaking behind the Iron Curtain. Many of you know that she traveled with Brother Andrew to minister to the persecuted church. While she’s ministering, she notices that the congregation is not hearing anything she’s saying. She can feel heavy spiritual resistance. She feels led by the Holy Spirit to rebuke the demonic principalities that are trying to close eyes and ears. (see 2Cor 4:4)Afterward the other pastors have this big theological debate over whether demons exist. Finally the pastor says, “God has this evening given Corrie the grace to take the authority of Jesus and in His name cast out devils. We should be thankful instead of all this arguing.” Honestly, I was really surprised that Corrie talked so much about demons in this book. But it did sound really well balanced.There is so much more to this book. It’s really rare to find a book as uplifting and powerful as this one.

After reading The Hiding Place again - I had read it maybe 30 years ago - I just had to read this one about Corrie's travels and witness to a thirsty world. It was wonderful to hear how she spoke to others about her experiences in the concentration camps and the faithfulness of God in delivering her from so many awful situations. A reviewer mentioned that Corrie sounded self-righteous. I could not disagree more. She tells of her errors, misjudgments and regrettable actions. She tells the truth. She is such a fine example of forgiveness and hearing what the Lord did in her heart when she obeyed and forgave was so encouraging. I look forward to reading more books about her and her 5 silent years at the end as well as life in her father's house. It's a wonderful read for any Christian and terrific for anyone as yet unbelieving.

This was has Corrie sharing her experiences & what God was teaching her. She didn't have a bid theological training, she just listened. I would prefer not to have her lessons but. God can use me too. When Ï was in high school my mother drug me to a meeting that some special lady was supposed to speak at & then the lady didn't feel.well so wasn't going to speak, Brother Andrew would instead. He was good but then we got to meet this Corrie ten Boom lady. She reached out her hand to shake mine & I saw the tattoo that screamed hatred but this lady was radiating joy. I probably said something dumb that a high schooler would say but in the moment I shock her hand I learned a massive amount. That was over 40 yrs ago!

Very (very) inspiring book. The kind worth reading again and again. Absolutely loved it!Kind of a queer title by today's vocabulary, but back when she wrote it a tramp was someone more like without their own home or possessions. Corrie dedicated her life to following the leading of the Holy Spirit and traveled around the world for many years to spread the good news of Christ Jesus. Along the way she had some amazing experiences that are included in this book.Even when she was getting quite old and tired, still she was motivated to keep "tramping" for the Lord. Beautiful, beautiful book!

Amazingly wonderful!!!

This was one of the best books I have ever read with one other being THE HIDING PLACE. TFTL picks up where the Hiding Place left off. After thinking on this book for a while now I really believe she was an Apostle, just like the early disciples only she did not start any churches but not all do. She was about 53 (guessing) when she got out of prison and she served the Lord fervently up till she was 91, she was just an amazing christian woman with stunning testimony. I was very impressed and thankful for this book, it is life changing because it is pure testimony, no theology. Corrie is very honest and transparent, she shares everything, even her failures so we can benefit.

Purchased this book on the recommendation of a friend to read it. The book itself and the topic was very good and interesting. But the quality of the paper and print of the book was not very good and the print was not crisp. I typically read a book again a couple times, but if the print is like this I don't really want to read it. I would attach a picture but I already got rid of the book. I would not buy from this publisher again.

Most influential book I've ever read. This book has become my resource for life. Corrie Ten Boom was able to find joy in a Nazi concentration camp. If you don't believe in Jesus, this book may inspire you to seek Him. If you do believe in Jesus, this book will deepen your desire to have a closer relationship. Ten Boom's story is a modern day revelation of how God uses people to fulfill their purpose even in the darkest situation. If you find yourself struggling with despair, read this book.

Capital letters, paragraph breaks and punctuation are all either faulty or missing in the Kindle edition of this book. This is so distracting that it is really impossible to read. I do not know how Amazon consider it possible to sell such a poorly formatted book for this price. I am writing this within 14 days of purchase when it should be possible to return it, however no 'return' option is available so I suppose I am stuck with it. I imagine the edition in the proper book form is correctly printed. It would be better to buy that

Advertised as a follow up to The Hiding Place I was interested to know more. I was challenged by each page; I have been a Christian for over 60 years but still was moved to a deeper understanding of the truths of the gospel.This book will lead you further into God's love if It is read with an open heart!

I have already read this book so I know the content is good. However, I was shocked at the way it was made into an e book. No capital letters at the beginning of sentences, gaps in the middle of sentences etc. I hesitated to spend over 4 pounds in it, and it was shameful. I could not recommend this version of the book.

I have always found it difficult to read Christian books! This is my first true experience In finding so much truth and challenge in such a book!it has completely changed my view on everything I had known about living a life for God!i am deeply, deeply thankful for the people who have recommended it, to the one who wrote it and of course to the Holy Spirit who lives in us who belong to him!This book has changed my life!!!I pray that whoever comes to read it experience God's unmeasurable power and his unending love in their lives just like I have!!!!

Here we walk with one who endeavoured to walk with God as best she knew. As we read of her maturing experientially in her passionate walk of faith, we may grow, be encouraged and inspired to do the same. Anything written by this Godly sister is worth reading and praying through, to be promoted to seek after righteousness, and effective lives!