I first chose this book in order to gain some more understanding of the historical situation, but in reality this book is not so much of a historical reference.

Anne Frank was a remarkable girl, intelligent beyond her 12 to 15 years (the age period through which she wrote it) she portrays the reality of her situation with an incite that is truly engaging. It's by no means simply a childs version of the war. Anne had a strong will, charisma and optomism which shined through her writing.

She was modest, caring, witty and above all truthful to her diary and herself. It's a humbling and deeply moving experience to be privy to her thoughts during those desperate times.

There was innocence in her writing, and her character analysis was frought with her own teenage angst. She drew simplistic conclusions to situations that occured, simplistic but still exceptional for her years.

One should read this book to feel good about how different times are now. I'll never forget it.


Anne Frank   July 25, 2005
 7 out of 10 found this review helpful

This is a truely amazing book. It gives you an insight into the horrors of Nazi occupation and makes you feal truely lucky for who you are.


Spine-chillingly good   March 1, 2005
 10 out of 12 found this review helpful

What can I say? We all know Anne Frank's tragic story about her life hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse to escape the horrors of Nazi occupation.
Anne Frank's diary is one of those books that are a necessity to read to make you feel truly lucky to be who you are. I believe everybody should read this true-life story- it stirs such emotions; some you didn't even realise that you have.