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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.
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12/30/22 - Thrilled to announce that Barnes & Noble has chosen THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER as one of its 12 nonfiction books for its 2023 reading guide! BN has been very kind to me this year (THE PRINCESS SPY was their Sept. Nonfiction Book of the Month) !Early reviews for THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER:"Loftis ... turns up diaries and letters from others in ten Boom's circle as well as a trove of photographs that enable him to tell a detailed, moving story. ... A solid addition to the literature about these heroes. ... A story of unbelievable suffering and courage that deserves to be told. " ?Kirkus Reviews"The courageous life and deep religious faith of WWII Dutch resistance member Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) are recounted in this immersive biography from bestseller Loftis. ... This is a well-researched and often captivating portrait of a remarkable woman. " ?Publishers Weekly"An inspiring World War II story of courage and daring. ... Loftis deftly interweaves ten Boom's compelling tale with excerpts from the writings of two young women living just miles away - Anne Frank and Audrey Hepburn - to drive home the peril, grief, and spirit of resistance that surged through the occupied Netherlands. A well-researched, vivid, inspiring book that reminds us both of the power of resistance, and of the capacity of good people to stand up against evil in history's darkest hours. " ?New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel"Through impeccable research and exquisite attention to detail, Larry Loftis brings readers the incredible true story of Corrie ten Boom, the first licensed female watchmaker in Holland, who risked everything to provide sanctuary for Jews and refugees during Nazi occupation in World War II. The Watchmaker's Daughter is an emotional and inspiring account of resistance that ultimately offers lessons in the power of faith and forgiveness, and reminds us all that out of darkness comes light. "?Jack Carr, Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author "Larry Loftis always delivers! Like his other bestsellers, The Watchmaker's Daughter brims with intrigue, derring-do, and narrative thrills. Corrie is a heroine for the ages: brave, intelligent, and shining with a spiritual light that never falters, even in the darkest of times. "?Neal Bascomb, New York Times bestselling author More soon ...Happy New Year, everyone!Larry
