Christina was arrested and locked up, but saved people in hiding by remaining silent: ‘Extremely decisive’

She relied on her faith and her children. Thanks to the courage of Christina van der Stam-Van de Water (1907-1985), two Jewish women survived the Second World War. Her acts of resistance, which she had to pay for with imprisonment, are only now coming to light. Historical researcher Peter Beukema (67) delved into the life story of Gouda, who was betrayed but remained silent.

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