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Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Audiobook
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One of the most famous accounts of living under the Nazi regime of World War II comes from the diary of a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, Anne Frank. This edition accompanies the 2009 BBC TV series written by Deborah Moggach. It is one of the most celebrated and enduring books of the last century, and it remains a deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of human spirit.
Anne Frank and her family fled the horrors of Nazi occupation by hiding in the back of a warehouse in Amsterdam for two years with another family and a German dentist. Aged thirteen when she went into the secret annexe, Anne kept a diary. She movingly revealed how the eight people living under these extraordinary conditions coped with hunger, the daily threat of discovery and death, and being cut off from the outside world, as well as petty misunderstandings and the unbearable strain of living like prisoners.
The Diary of a Yong Girl is a timeless true story to be rediscovered by each new generation. For young readers and adults it continues to bring to life Anne’s extraordinary courage and struggle throughout her ordeal.
Anne Frank was born on 12 June 1929. She died in Bergen-Belsen, three months short of her sixteenth birthday.
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"I read this book as I am going to see the Anne Frank house this summer. It was easy to put myself in the mind of a teenage girl. The story is not as depressing as I thought it might be because, of course, Anne doesn't really know the truth of what is happening until it actually happens to her and by then the story has long since ended. I think that our teens would find this a compelling read. I can now give it a strong booktalk and really sell it."
— Tori (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Among the most intimate and heartbreaking accounts of the Holocaust, this glimpse into the everyday life of a Jewish teen in hiding from the Nazis is unforgettable. Selma Blair brings a fittingly gentle cadence to Anne’s story.”
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“Selma Blair is the perfect narrator—her manner and delivery make Anne a girl for all time. Her sunny voice has a modern sound as it expresses the horrific reality of Anne’s life…The matter-of-fact presentation of the afterword is particularly heartbreaking.”
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“One of the greatest books of the century.”
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“A monument to the human spirit.”
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“A testament to an indestructible nobility of spirit in the face of pure evil.”
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“One of the most moving personal documents to come out of World War II.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer
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An Audible Pick of the Best Audio Version of a Classic
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A #1 Amazon bestseller
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" This Book WILL touch your hearts and give you a tear while reading this book. I recomend this book to everyone! "
— Eric, 2/18/2014 -
" The definitive version of the diary is definitely different from what I remember having to read in school! It provides an interesting insight into the mind of a young girl and this definitive edition makes Anne even more relatable than the edited version. The best part of this I think is to remind us that Anne was just like anyone else, an ordinary teenager who should have been able to go on to lead a normal life. "
— Rachel, 2/8/2014 -
" Read it a while back so I can't really remember how the book was but I vaguely recall enjoying it a lot and bringing it wherever I went. A poignant and moving tale of normal adolescent problems (like growing up, familial relationships, first loves) of a normal young girl who, despite living in the midst of a war, still managed to maintain an optimistic outlook on life. A true inspiration, indeed. "
— Debbie, 2/7/2014 -
" I had to read this for school. I might've been a bit too young, I think I might have to read it again. "
— Nikola, 2/2/2014 -
" The hardest part of reading this book is knowing how the story ends. This little girl showed way more patience and understanding than I would ever have been able to manage. I commend her strength and unwavering love for her religion. Besides the stress of the war, this little girl had to be in hiding and spend her days inside. I couldn't imagine living her life for one week much less for 2 years. Anne Frank, I admire you. "
— Jennifer, 1/28/2014 -
" it should be the law to read this.. not just required reading in high school "
— Mj, 1/22/2014 -
" Loved it when I read it in high school "
— Crystal, 1/13/2014 -
" Was one of the most impressionable books I have read when I was a teenage. "
— Janil, 1/11/2014 -
" A book that change the way i read. "
— Danyel, 1/10/2014 -
" Moving, insightful, humbling, everyone should read... "
— Christine, 12/13/2013 -
" This book is amazing. It is in my top ten, and considering I've read about fourteen six hundred pagers this month ALONE, that's a pretty good rating. "
— Ektomaluja, 12/11/2013 -
" One of those books that stays with you. "
— Becky, 9/8/2013 -
" Long ago, this book inspired me to write a diary and I even called it Anne, But i gave up in a few days "
— I, 8/18/2013 -
" A must read. I read it out loud to our girls when they were young. "
— Cheryl, 7/22/2013 -
" itz good "
— Priya, 4/7/2013 -
" I wasn't all that fond of this, but it is very good to read if you are wanting to know about what life was like in the Holocaust for a young Jewish girl. "
— Lakeisha, 2/1/2013 -
" interesting and real characters, it is well written and makes me with the author had survived to write more. "
— Benjamin, 6/27/2012 -
" One of the best documentation of a common life during war. "
— J, 5/21/2012 -
" If you want a view into the life of a real Jew during the Holocaust, this is the book for you. This shows you what it was really like to go into hiding because there were people who hated you for what you believed. This really made me think about how I would react if my faith was threated like that. "
— Andi, 4/19/2012 -
" 5 stars..worth reading again. "
— Dede, 1/26/2012 -
" There were slow moments of the book, but it is still a heartbreaking account of a girl that underwent trials most people should never have to experience. "
— Connie, 12/5/2011 -
" Many reapetitions.... Pretty Boring, though insightful! "
— Nitya, 11/18/2011 -
" One of the best books ever written! "
— Gigi, 10/31/2011 -
" A sad book which reminds us of how cruel and despicable some humans can be. Definitely a book everyone should read in their lifetime. "
— Kimmie, 7/28/2011 -
" I read this in 8th grade and it really made an impression on me, especially having jewish ancestors of Polish origin. "
— Tracy, 6/30/2011 -
" This is exactly what every young girl would be like in the midst of war. And every young girl who reads it is put in her shoes. "
— Beth, 6/30/2011 -
" This was also a very good Holocaust book. It was interesting to see how different her life was from other Jews during that era with she and her family being in hiding. "
— Flossie, 6/30/2011 -
" I had to read this book for my english class is seventh grade, and I loved it. I thought it was very interesting and just a good, easy read. I would recomend this! "
— Ness, 6/28/2011 -
" Had to read it in high school. A freaky story and a not great outcome. I wont ever forget it. "
— Alex, 6/27/2011 -
" Some of the parts were good, but we read it in class. I don't enjoy reading books that are'nt fantasy so that might also be why i don't particularly like it. "
— Kira, 6/27/2011 -
" I first read Anne's diary when I was twelve ... her story cracked my world open. Now, I think, "There but for the grace of geography and a generation go I." Anne, I love you. "
— Lexie, 6/26/2011 -
" it's someone's diary, a lovely diary... "
— Nurbani, 6/26/2011 -
" It was a while ago when I read this, but it's such an amazing book.<br/>I'm going to have to read it again sometime and give a proper review. "
— Kate:), 6/25/2011
About Anne Frank
Annelies Marie Frank was born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. She and her family were persecuted alongside millions of Jews prior to and during World War II for their faith. It was during this period on her thirteenth birthday that she received a diary in which she wrote her life story. Forced to flee their home and go into hiding, the Frank family was eventually found and separated, with Anne and her sister Margot being placed in Bergen-Belsen. In 1945, years after their initial separation, it was discovered that both Anne and her sister were killed, leaving only her beloved diary behind.