The Breaking of the Shell

About the Book

This is the story of forgiveness for a small girl who grew up during WWII on the island of Java in the Far East and who was imprisoned in Tjideng, the notorious Japanese concentration camp for women and children. After the war, she was moved from one foster family to another in Holland throughout the rest of her childhood. After having trained as a nurse, she spent forty years in an abusive marriage. This is the story of her pilgrimage of faith and forgiveness and God’s grace.

About the Author

Hanneke lives close to the sea on the west-coast peninsula in England. She runs a smallholding where she cares for her sheep, geese, ducks, and chickens. She is an active member of her local church and small rural community. She loves walking with her dog, enjoys watercolour painting of wild flowers, and is passionate about books, butterflies, bees, beetles, and other bugs.