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Anne Frank: The Life, The Afterlife

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The Life

Anne Frank was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 12, 1929. Her father, Otto, was a businessman, and her mother, Edith, was a homemaker. Anne had an older sister, Margot. The Frank family was Jewish, and they lived in a comfortable middle-class home.

Anne Frank: The Book, the Life, the Afterlife

by Francine Prose

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In 1933, the Nazi Party came to power in Germany. The Nazis began to persecute Jews, and the Frank family was forced to flee their home. They moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands, where they hoped to find safety.

In July 1942, the Nazis invaded the Netherlands. The Frank family went into hiding in a secret annex behind Otto Frank's business. They lived in the annex for two years, sharing the space with another family, the Van Pelses, and a dentist named Fritz Pfeffer.

During her time in hiding, Anne wrote a diary in which she recorded her experiences. She wrote about her hopes and dreams, her fears and frustrations, and her thoughts on the war and the persecution of Jews.

On August 4, 1944, the Frank family was discovered by the Nazis. They were taken to a concentration camp, where Anne and Margot died of typhus in March 1945.

The Afterlife

After the war, Otto Frank was the only member of his family to survive. He published Anne's diary in 1947, and it quickly became a bestseller. The diary has been translated into more than 70 languages and has sold more than 30 million copies.

Anne Frank's story has become a symbol of the Holocaust. Her diary is a powerful reminder of the horrors of the war and the importance of fighting against intolerance and hatred.

Legacy

Anne Frank's legacy is one of hope and resilience. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Anne's diary is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the importance of fighting for what is right.

Anne Frank's story continues to inspire people around the world. She is a symbol of hope and courage, and her legacy will continue to live on for generations to come.

Anne Frank: The Book, the Life, the Afterlife

by Francine Prose

4.5 out of 5