Anne Frank | The Diary of a Young Girl | Book Review

Anne Frank was a 13 year Jewish girl whose diary written during her time in hiding from the Nazis during the Second World War showed the horrifying picture of that time as well the undying strength and positivity of a young girl who still chose to see the beauty in the world and believe in the goodness of people. A girl whose diary entries have given strength, inspiration and hope to generations of readers around the world ever since its release in 1947, read the publication history, summary, main message, best quotes and book review of the Diary of Anne Frank called “Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl” in this post below.

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About Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl:

Title and Author: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
Print Length: 354 Pages
Publication Date: 1947
Language: Dutch (translated in English and all major languages in the world)
Genre: Diary, Autobiography, Classic, Inspirational

Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl Book Review:

As the name suggests, the book was, in fact, a diary written by a thirteen year old Jewish girl, Anne, while she was in hiding with her family from the Nazis
during the Second World War. Anne had been gifted this diary on her thirteenth birthday and in it she wrote her thoughts and daily life experiences while she and her family were hidden in the cramped annex of their company office until their discovery two years later. A touching and an eye opening account of their days spent in the annex with meagre facilities, no outside contact and the constant fear of discovery is very innocently described in Anne’s diary.

An informal journal by a little girl, the diary of Anne Frank has since become a major piece of historical importance that presents an unbiased and unhampered picture of the times of the Nazi regime. The sad and grim circumstances that forced an affluent Jewish family to leave their home and go into hiding are beautifully described. The inhuman and cruel treatment of the Jews by the Nazis and the social circumstances of those times are truthfully narrated which help us empathize and imagine the plight of the Jews at that time.

The diary is written in the first person where Anne calls it “Kitty” and addresses her entries to it. Told from the point of view of a young girl, the writing is simple and straightforward giving us an insight into the thought process of Anne who dreamed of peaceful times and like any other girl her age, of boys.

Things I Liked:

A very moving book, I could relate to Anne who doesn’t, sometimes, understand the purpose of all that is happening around her. Never having witnessed and lived in war like times, I can’t fully understand all that she went through but the whole experience left me thankful of the peace that we have. The atrocities and inhuman treatment of the Jews was so shocking that I just couldn’t make myself come to terms with the fact that any human could be so cruel. Very mature and an intelligent girl, Anne had the right to live and make her dreams come true but she was denied that and this was something that saddens and angers. Futile bloodshed that can never be justified left so many people denied their full lives and happiness. 

Thoughtful, touching and sometimes also amusing, her account offers a commentary of Anne’s courage, wisdom, vulnerability, fear and also her hope and dream of a better future that was tragically cut short with her capture by the Nazis.

Although I’m only fourteen, I know quite well what I want, I know who is right and who is wrong. I have my opinions, my own ideas and principles, and although it may sound pretty mad from an adolescent, I feel more of a person than a child, I feel quite independent of anyone.”   

Anne Frank Quote from The Diary of a Young Girl

Storytelling:

I laughed, cried and prayed along with Anne while reading this book and although I knew how the book ended yet I fervently hoped for the end to be just
like the one Anne had dreamed about. She was hopeful till the end and saw the best in everyone. She was robbed of her dreams, future and a full life all in the name of religion and a wasteful war that could have easily been avoided.

Where there’s hope, there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.”   

Anne Frank Quote from The Diary of a Young Girl

It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”   

Anne Frank Quote from The Diary of a Young Girl

Conclusion:

A must read for everyone, Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl is an eye opening account of the destruction, pain and misery afflicted on thousands just
on the whim of one person. A book that is definitely a priced entry for any reader’s must have book collection, I give Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl 5 super shiny stars out of 5 and Njkinny recommends this book to all readers above the age of thirteen. Go read this perspective changing book that imparts the important message of staying strong, being positive and that all people have the right to live free irrespective of their faiths and religions. No one has the right to discriminate and deny another living being the right to a happy, equal and free existence.

I wish to go on living even after my death.”

Anne Frank Quote from The Diary of a Young Girl

Anne Frank still lives on in the hearts of millions of readers who read her diary and get to know a girl who lived bravely and died bravely. A diary full of wisdom and inspiring words that have given hope, strength and motivation to generations of readers ever since its release in 1947 and that still continues to inspire, this book is a must-read and a perfect gift to give your loved ones. I feel so sad and yet proud of Anne who chose to see only beauty and hope for a happy end even in the darkest moments of her life. Cheers to her and I am so glad I got to know her through her diary. This book is my absolute favourites and deservedly so. Go read it now!

A few more Anne Frank Quotes I Loved:

I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.”   

Anne Frank Quote from The Diary of a Young Girl

As long as this exists, this sunshine and this cloudless sky, and as long as I can enjoy it, how can I be sad?”  

Anne Frank Quote from The Diary of a Young Girl

The weak die out and the strong will survive, and will live on forever”   

Anne Frank Quote from The Diary of a Young Girl

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Also read the Best Anne Frank Quotes that Inspire, give Hope and instill Strength:

Best Anne Frank Quotes from The Diary of a Young Girl that Inspire, give Hope and instill Strength

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