Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

The Definitive Edition

De: Anne Frank

Narrado por: Selma Blair

THE DEFINITIVE EDITION • Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, the remarkable diary that has become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit.

Updated for the 75th Anniversary of the Diary’s first publication with a new introduction by Nobel Prize-winner Nadia Murad

“The single most compelling personal account of the Holocaust ... remains astonishing and excruciating.”—The New York Times Book Review

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.

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"The new edition reveals a new depth to Anne's dreams, irritations, hardship, and passions....There may be no better way to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II than to reread The Diary of a Young Girl, a testament to an indestructive 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)

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What made the experience of listening to Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl the most enjoyable?

"Enjoyable" is not the word to use in this instance, because you know that Anne, her family, and the rest of the people hidden away in the annex will be taken away at the end of the book. You hear their fates, and it's almost too much to bear. I love that I got the full unabridged version of Anne's diary, including all of the parts about her budding sexuality and anger towards her mother, because Anne was not a cookie cutter girl; she is an icon for our world.

What other book might you compare Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl to and why?

You could try to compare the "Dear America" books, the historical fiction diaries written to make kids feel like they can relate to a certain era in the world. However, Anne's diary was not fiction. It was real. There are some people who would deny the Holocaust or the damage the Nazis did in Europe during WWII. But the fact is that Anne Frank was a real girl who suffered a real battle and died a real, brutal death simply because of her heritage and religion, as did millions of people during that time. You can't deny the raw quality in this version of Anne's diary, and if you did, you'd be lying to yourself. I would compare this book also to Elie Wiesel's "Night"--a direct survivor of the Auschwitz, Buna, and Buchenwald concentration camps. Anne's story is sort of like the first half of being Jewish in WWII Europe, and Elie's is like what the second half of being Jewish in the camps. His story would give you a better, detailed idea of how much more suffering Anne and the Frank family, along with millions of other people, still experienced after the diary ends.

What does Selma Blair bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

By Selma Blair reading this story, you get that adult sense of Anne rather than the teenager Anne. I feel like Selma really brought a haunting note to this book, since we do know that Anne never reached adulthood. It's as if Anne is reading her diary from another plain where she grew past teenager age. I can't really think of anyone else who could have done a better job than Selma Blair.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I just can't stop remembering how Anne truly wanted and believed that she'd be a famous writer someday. Sometimes she would laugh at herself and say, "I must be crazy for thinking I'll be famous for my writings one day, but I can't stop wanting it." And today, she IS a world renown writer; her diary is the second most-read nonfiction book in the world! It's almost too hard to comprehend that Anne Frank is as famous as she is, and she was just a girl like everyone else. Do not pass up this audiobook; everyone NEEDS to know her story, directly from her diary.

Any additional comments?

I believe it's important to know the history of not only the best ages of the world but the worst ages too, and the Holocaust, I would say, is definitely the worst age in history, especially since it was only in the last decade. It was recently the 70th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation; 70 years might feel like a long time, but it's really not. If we don't understand how certain tragedies and genocides happened, we can't stop them from happening again. Don't disregard Anne's story, because it is a true story that everyone needs to hear. If you had read this book in school, read this unabridged version again as an older reader. If you didn't read this book in school, like me, don't wait another moment.

Amazing

the story is so moving and interesting. i love the narrator and its just so amazing! :,) i cant believe that this actually happened

A Very Touching and Tragic Story

For the most part, the first part of the book is just the rambling of a young girl with little mention of the world around them. Just talk about school, boys and frustrations of a girl about her family.
But as time goes on, you can see her begin to mature and come into her own. Being serious about her future and how she wants to take on and ultimately change the world. And also still such innocence. She becomes more relatable as she is in her 14th and 15th year of life and she sees how childish she was before and how she becomes so grateful of the little things in life and how she sees beauty in the little things. It really shows her becoming a young woman and slowly leaving behind her childhood. It is a tragedy what happened to her and her family.
No one knows what would have become of her love for Peter and if this harsh time would have bonded them in love for life. I think it would have. And maybe it did, in the here after.

I visited the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam a few weeks ago July 2015, and was moved by what I saw. I touched the walls and doors to physically take in the moment. I would advise you to wait in the very long line it takes to get in if you are ever in Amsterdam. It's worth it. Better yet, try to be there by 6 AM to ensure you won't have to wait long to get in. The line can grow to a good 4+ hours. I had to hear her words and feel her emotions after going there. I hope this review is helpful to you.

Grateful for Anne’s persistence and talent

I was so moved by this diary and glad that her voice and insight has lived on. She was wise beyond her years and what a gift that her father made it possible for us the learn of her and her experiences. It’s hard to believe all that happened some 80 years ago. Thank you, Otto…Thank you, Anne.

A Must Read

I originally read this book as a teenager. Now some 50 years later and in light of the recent rise of antisemitism it is an even more important piece of nonfiction. It is so moving to see what this child went through.

Very interesting

I never realized that Anne was such a typical teen, being upset at her situation was quite evident, I’m glad her greatest wish to be a famous author was completed.

Read it!

I never read this in school, so decided to now. The narrator did a great job. Very interesting, and sad, to hear what they went through.

Worth the wait

My son's theater group is putting on this play. I chose to listen to it beforehand. Ann's writing was gripping. She was an amazing young lady. I just finished the book and feel overwhelming sadness not only for the eight people in the Annex but for what is happening around the world now. This book should be a must-read for every High School Student. Ann, Rest in Peace knowing you touched a former soldier's life with your words. "All we need is to give peace a chance." John Lennon.

Profound

What a strong, intelligent, young girl. I’m touched by her diary, and believe Anne Frank would have made a phenomenal journalist. What a captivating and honest glimpse into her life. Through this book, she lives on.

Beautiful

Such a great diary and I am amazed on how opinionated she was for a 15 year old. So real and captivating yet sad too but am enjoyable listen