Book arrived on time and good condition, I bought the book for a grandchild but I had read this book many years ago.
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I had to read the Diary of Anne Frank for my school exams; a few years later I read it again. This time I felt as though I got to know this tragic teenager, and wished that she could have survived the holocaust. Nowadays I’m convinced that I did not really know her after all. For example, Anne’s sense of humour does not emerge from the diary, such as her nickname of “Mrs Quack-Quack”. Moreover, after the family’s betrayal Anne’s relationship with her mother blossomed, and her fundamental belief in the goodness of mankind possibly changed in the dreadful concentration camps. Some survivors who knew her have said that if Anne had survived the war, she would probably have gone into politics to make a positive difference. Contemporaries also reveal that some people in hiding at Prisengracht were not always accurately depicted. They were seen from the perspective of a playful, active and pubescent girl cooped up in extraordinary circumstances. Because Anne was not an English speaking person, diction and phraseology of translations are important. Furthermore she was a mid 20th century person and did not use 21st century phrases or idioms. So any updated language needs careful attention, otherwise a ‘different Anne’ could be created. Tragedy tugs the heartstrings as we want to avoid it in our own quest for completion and happiness. But the diary is much more than that. There are many issues lying just below the text’s surface which can be uncovered with proper scholastic study.Read full review
This book is stunning. It overwhelms me to think that is more that just a true story. In fact every word is an outpouring of a young mind experiencing life in the midst of the holocaust and in hiding. This book is haunting, as it should be, and impossible to forget.
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I’ve wanted to read this book for a very long time but never had the chance but now that I own it I’m already past half of the book. An amazing documentary of a history that should never be forgotten... This book has made me a huge fan of Anne Frank and I really recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about history or just likes reading or writing diaries :)
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The reveling diary of Anne Frank is extraordinary telling of jews who were in hiding during the holocoust. It is precised detailed sroty of there everyday life, and has more of an optemistic approch to life. as Anne once said "I believe the good in people" so do I. I highly recommand it !
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I read this book when I was a teenager, but wanted to read it again now that I am much older. One's perspective is much different at age 74 than at age 15, and I think everyone who enjoys learning about history that has shaped our world today is a must. Would highly recommend rereading this book.
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I actually visited the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam in summer 1980. I have never read her diary until now. It is very interesting! It’s difficult because I know how her life ended and so it is a little difficult to read!
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The book is compelling! Must read to show how inhumane humans have been & can be! The world will never change if people don't accept we are all one people regardless of race or priviledge!
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For this is a very good book to read about the life of Anne Frank & her family while in hideing from the NAZIES in WW 2. As for Anne Frank she wrote such an account of what it was like for her & her family in WW 2 & what all the Jews had to suffer dearing that time. For she is such a smart young girl to have writtin such a book for all the world to read. I highly recamend this for all to get & read it for them self's.
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Well-used but intact paperback bought for my 14 yo granddaughter who has gone through some really tough times. She had already read it from school library! She too is a survivor. Will have to adjust my sights.
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