The Eventful Life of a Dutch Farmer's Son

From Prisoner of War #47211 to Canadian Farmer

Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book The Eventful Life of a Dutch Farmer's Son by Joseph Laarhuis, Trafford Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Joseph Laarhuis ISBN: 9781425127930
Publisher: Trafford Publishing Publication: April 11, 2011
Imprint: Trafford Publishing Language: English
Author: Joseph Laarhuis
ISBN: 9781425127930
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Publication: April 11, 2011
Imprint: Trafford Publishing
Language: English

A courageous and inspiring story of a man who survived the Tyranny of the German S.S. during WWII. Captured by the German SS, spent 1 years of confinement in camps, liberated in 1945. During confinement they were starved, beaten, humiliated and required to work long hours. As was typical of these camps they were held in lines for inspection and counting twice a day and these inspection sessions could last for hours and all the while being exposed to harsh weather. The treatment of the prisoners was so extreme that many of them wanted to die rather than go on and often they would ask to be shot. Specific ways Joe was able to resist the forces that were designed to ultimately crush him were; possessing a faith in God, he said to one of the guards: you can kill my body but you will never get my spirit, supporting each other in a small secret group prevented isolation and empowered people in the face of adversity and oppression, giving hope to others so they would not give up helped give him hope too. Joes stories can mentor others on how to increase chances of survival in extreme situations.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A courageous and inspiring story of a man who survived the Tyranny of the German S.S. during WWII. Captured by the German SS, spent 1 years of confinement in camps, liberated in 1945. During confinement they were starved, beaten, humiliated and required to work long hours. As was typical of these camps they were held in lines for inspection and counting twice a day and these inspection sessions could last for hours and all the while being exposed to harsh weather. The treatment of the prisoners was so extreme that many of them wanted to die rather than go on and often they would ask to be shot. Specific ways Joe was able to resist the forces that were designed to ultimately crush him were; possessing a faith in God, he said to one of the guards: you can kill my body but you will never get my spirit, supporting each other in a small secret group prevented isolation and empowered people in the face of adversity and oppression, giving hope to others so they would not give up helped give him hope too. Joes stories can mentor others on how to increase chances of survival in extreme situations.

More books from Trafford Publishing

Cover of the book The Cube of Space Workbook by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book 'Twas the Night.... by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book Virtuous Woman Take Your Place in Destiny by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book Surely God Will Do Me Good by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book Promise of Paradise by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book The Edge of Obliteration by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book Understanding Principles of Accounting by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book Grab Life by the Tale by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book The Devil Child by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book Angels Along My Path of Thorns by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book It Started with a Kiss by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book Naked to the Wind by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book We Don't Walk Nowhere by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book Landscape Painting Abc – Xyz by Joseph Laarhuis
Cover of the book The Gearing Incident by Joseph Laarhuis
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy