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Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has since become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the “Secret Annex” of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and amusing, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short. Praise for The Diary of a Young Girl “A truly remarkable book.”—The New York Times “One of the most moving personal documents to come out of World War II.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer “There may be no better way to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War II than to reread The Diary of a Young Girl, a testament to an indestructible nobility of spirit in the face of pure evil.”—Chicago Tribune “The single most compelling personal account of the Holocaust . . . remains astonishing and excruciating.”—The New York Times Book Review “How brilliantly Anne Frank captures the self-conscious alienation and naïve self-absorption of adolescence.”—Newsday
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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)
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Listener Reviews
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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.