The Diary of a Young Girl

Anne Frank

An amazing book.Anne confides so honestly in her diary (whom she calls Kitty), it does feel like...more

An amazing book.Anne confides so honestly in her diary (whom she calls Kitty), it does feel like she is talking directly to you the reader personally.You become so immersed in it that you feel somehow you are privy to this world in the pages, as if you're the first person to ever read it.Rarely do you feel that this is a person writing over 60 years ago.All the problems that she has most teenagers today I'm sure could relate to, it certainly took me back in that way!There is an overwhelming heart to the book.This is a real book, written by a real person, albeit living in very surreal circumstances.Her wonderful character, sometimes wistful and dreamy, sometimes philisophical and contemplative, sometimes sharp.Yet always her warmth permeates the pages.It's not just a sad book(although obviously the ending is very sad)it is funny, romantic, frightening and inspiring.I'll never forget this book, and I strongly recommend it to anyone.   hide

This book touched me in alot of ways. I think this was in part because when I read the book I...more

This book touched me in alot of ways. I think this was in part because when I read the book I actually was the age that she was. Also, being part German and Jewish myself I, in a way, realized that had I been alive in that time and place it could just as easily have been me. I enjoyed the definitive edition especially because it didn't stray away from her sexuality as a person the way that I had heard other editions did. It was the plain, uncensored diary of a young girl. Which, because it is never written to be read, is in essence complete honesty. A window into her life, her loves, her mind, and her soul. Everything that makes a person who they are, illuminated without prevarication.   hide

let me preface this review by saying that I have the utmost respect and reverence in regards to the...more

let me preface this review by saying that I have the utmost respect and reverence in regards to the Holocaust and the misfortunes of Jewish (and other) people during the 1940's. I absolutely hated this book. Many people talk about this book as though it were the Bible itself, and should be read by every person at least once, etc. While I agree that a lack of education in regards to world history is unforgivable and disgustingly ignorant, this book was one of the most boring things I have ever read. While the troubles Anne Frank experienced were very real and her situation was very unfortunate, I have to say that It was almost a bother to even finish, and the only thing that kept me reading was the fact that I can't not finish books. If you are interested in reading an interesting book by a Holocaust survivor, try "The Cage" by Ruth Minsky Sender...I found it be a much more interesting read with just as much knowledge and literary merit as Anne Frank's Diary.    hide

I have read Anne Frank's Diary,and each time I am overwhelmed by a deep sadness. I think the...more

I have read Anne Frank's Diary,and each time I am overwhelmed by a deep sadness. I think the greatest lesson to gain from this book is we must uphold the humanity others, so that are humanity is keep intact. No ideaology, no cause, no personal vendeta should be allowed to render a person, group, or nation inhumane. We have seen the result of those who have fell prey to this negative phenomenon, and the results can be seen in the Holcaust, Rwanda, Kenya, and Bosnia. Our new edict is, " Not on Our Watch," and many live by it, but just image what we could do if we all lived by it. This is my hope, starting with myself and sending it out into the world.    hide

What can I say? A classic. I first read it as a "tween"...and was struck by her courage and...more

What can I say? A classic. I first read it as a "tween"...and was struck by her courage and gamine-like behaviour. Since then I have read it a few times and always discovered something new, something to relate to even - what young woman doesn't relate to struggling through a crush, or wanting parental approval? She's a hero of mine as she is to all of her readers (and non-readers!) I'm sure...I have yet to read the un-edited version. The thought of it being edited doesn't bother me...I like to think her father had his best intentions and wanted simply to protect his daughter...   hide