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Anne Frank: A Life from Beginning to End
Discover the remarkable life of Anne Frank...
Anne Frank’s story is definitely a tragic one; every aspect of it is steeped in the tragedy of the Holocaust. But sadness is not the only thing that the account of Anne Frank’s life has to offer—it’s a powerful story about a girl who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what was right. She faced the worst that humanity has to offer and she did not let it corrupt her. Even the evil oppression of Hitler’s Nazi regime could never crush the indomitable spirit of Anne Frank. In this book, you will discover her life; this is her story.
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Anne Frank’s story is definitely a tragic one; every aspect of it is steeped in the tragedy of the Holocaust. But sadness is not the only thing that the account of Anne Frank’s life has to offer—it’s a powerful story about a girl who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what was right. She faced the worst that humanity has to offer and she did not let it corrupt her. Even the evil oppression of Hitler’s Nazi regime could never crush the indomitable spirit of Anne Frank. In this book, you will discover her life; this is her story.
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Published September 7, 2023
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June 2, 2019
Quien visite Amsterdam, que se olvide de entrar en la famosa casa (el refugio no era realmente un hogar, sino las oficinas propiedad de su padre, Otto), salvo que adquiera entradas por internet varios meses antes. Yo pude hacerlo muchos años atrás, pero a día de hoy es casi imposible.
Dicho esto, quién más quién menos conoce la historia de Anne Frank, y para refrescar la memoria viene muy bien la presente edición de “Hourly history”, un sumario muy sucinto con la información más básica, pero muy bien presentada. Su brevedad no evita que se te ponga la piel de gallina. “Homo homini lupus” (El hombre es un lobo para el hombre). Thomas Hobbes, el autor de “Leviatán”, aún se quedó corto.
Dicho esto, quién más quién menos conoce la historia de Anne Frank, y para refrescar la memoria viene muy bien la presente edición de “Hourly history”, un sumario muy sucinto con la información más básica, pero muy bien presentada. Su brevedad no evita que se te ponga la piel de gallina. “Homo homini lupus” (El hombre es un lobo para el hombre). Thomas Hobbes, el autor de “Leviatán”, aún se quedó corto.
January 26, 2022
Anne Frank lived a sad life, especially at the last four years of her life. Even though she was friendly, social, and a loving person, she was still born in a Jewish family and had to survive mostly though hiding.
The book explained Anne Frank's life along with giving a brief picture of Nazi Germany and their criminality. It explained about her life and her family, along with giving facts about Nazism.
I know it kind of seems dumb reading this book even after reading after diary. But the main reason I read it was to read more about her Jewish family and the Nazi oppression of the undesirables. And this book was up to my expectations. So, full five stars.
I still feel really sad for all the Jewish families who suffered under the Nazis.
The book explained Anne Frank's life along with giving a brief picture of Nazi Germany and their criminality. It explained about her life and her family, along with giving facts about Nazism.
I know it kind of seems dumb reading this book even after reading after diary. But the main reason I read it was to read more about her Jewish family and the Nazi oppression of the undesirables. And this book was up to my expectations. So, full five stars.
I still feel really sad for all the Jewish families who suffered under the Nazis.
August 23, 2024
This is a very short and straightforward biography of Anne Frank’s life. It includes a few of her journal excerpts, but focuses mainly on the events that lead to her death. It doesn’t sugar coat any of the events, but also, doesn’t give detailed descriptions about the horrors that occurred once the Frank family was arrested.
Before reading this book, I wasn’t aware of the tragic timeline of her family’s betrayal and arrest. Anne and her sister, Margot were months away from being freed at the time of their death. This is a very emotional read but not graphic for the subject.
This book contains no profanity.
Before reading this book, I wasn’t aware of the tragic timeline of her family’s betrayal and arrest. Anne and her sister, Margot were months away from being freed at the time of their death. This is a very emotional read but not graphic for the subject.
This book contains no profanity.
August 2, 2025
Good quick read
Nice overview of her life, but the book itself had a lot of errors/bad grammar. This detracted from the story.
Nice overview of her life, but the book itself had a lot of errors/bad grammar. This detracted from the story.
June 2, 2019
I learned a lot from this short biography. Before reading this I did not know about Anne Frank's early life and her grade school experiences. The biography gives brief lines that Anne wrote in her diary, a brief account of the time she spent with her family in hiding, and a brief account what happened to Anne and her family members in the hands of the Germans in concentration camps. I can't imagine eight people living in such cramped quarters for two years, forced to remain very silent during the daytime hours and not even use the toilet. After reading this I had to sit quietly, feeling sick to my stomach for quite some time, thinking about hatred and those who sat silent during Hitler's rise.
March 23, 2024
I had visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam years ago and many people who are familiar with her story or have read “ The diary of a young girl,” are drawn to it. She documented her life in hiding in an Amsterdam attic during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
I found the book informative and easy to read. We get to know Anne Frank in happier times in Germany. Living in an Amsterdam attic could not have been easy as the residents had to maintain silence during daytime. They did try to have a little fun when it was dark.
Throughout the book there are passages from her diary and this gives us an insight into what was going on with her emotionally and in her everyday life.
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I found the book informative and easy to read. We get to know Anne Frank in happier times in Germany. Living in an Amsterdam attic could not have been easy as the residents had to maintain silence during daytime. They did try to have a little fun when it was dark.
Throughout the book there are passages from her diary and this gives us an insight into what was going on with her emotionally and in her everyday life.
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March 26, 2024
Anne Frank
I don't think I'll ever get over my sadness for the Jews that were so terribly mistreated for years during WWII. It is so hard to imagine the oppression these poor people had to go through. Anne's diary gives us a glimpse behind the scenes. I pray that people will never have to go through such mistreatment ever again!
I don't think I'll ever get over my sadness for the Jews that were so terribly mistreated for years during WWII. It is so hard to imagine the oppression these poor people had to go through. Anne's diary gives us a glimpse behind the scenes. I pray that people will never have to go through such mistreatment ever again!
February 14, 2023
Biography of Anne Frank
Disclosure: I am a male of 20ish of age.
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"Writing in a diary is a strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I've never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested in the musings of a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl."—Anne Frank"
— Anne Frank: A Life From Beginning to End (World War 2 Biographies) by Hourly History
https://a.co/b69izW2
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"...Eventually he(Otto Frank, Anne's father) would also utilize the diary as a way to tell the world just what his family and the Jewish people as a whole had suffered because of Hitler's horrible regime. First published in 1947, it was an immediate best seller. Otto always knew that his daughter's dream was to be a published author and was glad to at least posthumously help her fulfill that wish. Annelies Marie Frank may have perished in a Nazi concentration camp, but her story and legacy will live on—never to be forgotten."
— Anne Frank: A Life From Beginning to End (World War 2 Biographies) by Hourly History
https://a.co/5gqcXIV
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Short review:
• What did you like or dislike?
o Like in all Holocaust books, the only thing to truly dislike is the unnecessary suffering and death caused by the extreme racism of Hitler. Alongside this dislike is the question that haunts you for the rest of your life why does all this has to happen?
o But still, read this book and finish it; the lessons, realizations, and perspective you can gain from it and the training on empathy are vital. Invaluable.
o And one of the things you should like if you should like anything in this book is Anne Frank herself.
o Her spirit, maturity, and loveliness are undeserving of the final fate she received—the same with her sister, mother, and other relatives and Jewish friends.
o I could only imagine the extreme unbearably regret Otto frank had once the bad news hit him. Surviving your children and spouse is one of the most painful emotional sufferings a human being could have. No wonder he clung to Anne Franks's diary like a lifeline and reason to live, and no wonder he aimed to publish it because he knew in his heart that her lovely little Anne wanted to be an author.
• What is in the book and the chapters?
o Each chapter has a lovely quote from Anne Frank, but the last two would be one of the more heartbreaking ones.
o Each chapter is a well-summarized third personal view of each phase of her short-lived but inspiring life.
o Even though it is short, it completely encapsulates everything about Anne Frank and her life.
• To whom would you recommend this book?
o People who are curious about Anne Frank and his significance in history and prevention of the Holocaust from happening again
o People who read "Diary of a young girl" by Anne Frank want more in-depth detail of their environment and experiences from a third-person view. The way this biography is written is not boring or unemotional. There are useful insights and emotions here, but that didn't sacrifice the conciseness of storytelling.
o Even those who haven't read the Diary of Anne Frank will find this book like a preparation for the beauty and heartaches you will experience reading her Diary.
o I recommend this to people who have experienced house arrest or long lockdowns and live with others.
• Why did you choose this rating?
o My review says it all.
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Further comments:
• I finished reading this to have more context and better understand her whole life as I read her Diary. So once I read the "Diary of a young girl," I already have background knowledge because of this biography
• Every time a Holocaust book leads to the memory of someone who has died, it all feels like I also died with them. Damn. So many deaths and sufferings. Just like when I finish the book "Mans search for meaning" by Viktor Frankl and "The Redhead of Auschwitz by Nechama Birnbaum. Everything is heartbreaking yet inspiring to the point that you want to do good and prevent any cruelty or hate from happening again.
Disclosure: I am a male of 20ish of age.
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"Writing in a diary is a strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I've never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested in the musings of a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl."—Anne Frank"
— Anne Frank: A Life From Beginning to End (World War 2 Biographies) by Hourly History
https://a.co/b69izW2
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"...Eventually he(Otto Frank, Anne's father) would also utilize the diary as a way to tell the world just what his family and the Jewish people as a whole had suffered because of Hitler's horrible regime. First published in 1947, it was an immediate best seller. Otto always knew that his daughter's dream was to be a published author and was glad to at least posthumously help her fulfill that wish. Annelies Marie Frank may have perished in a Nazi concentration camp, but her story and legacy will live on—never to be forgotten."
— Anne Frank: A Life From Beginning to End (World War 2 Biographies) by Hourly History
https://a.co/5gqcXIV
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Short review:
• What did you like or dislike?
o Like in all Holocaust books, the only thing to truly dislike is the unnecessary suffering and death caused by the extreme racism of Hitler. Alongside this dislike is the question that haunts you for the rest of your life why does all this has to happen?
o But still, read this book and finish it; the lessons, realizations, and perspective you can gain from it and the training on empathy are vital. Invaluable.
o And one of the things you should like if you should like anything in this book is Anne Frank herself.
o Her spirit, maturity, and loveliness are undeserving of the final fate she received—the same with her sister, mother, and other relatives and Jewish friends.
o I could only imagine the extreme unbearably regret Otto frank had once the bad news hit him. Surviving your children and spouse is one of the most painful emotional sufferings a human being could have. No wonder he clung to Anne Franks's diary like a lifeline and reason to live, and no wonder he aimed to publish it because he knew in his heart that her lovely little Anne wanted to be an author.
• What is in the book and the chapters?
o Each chapter has a lovely quote from Anne Frank, but the last two would be one of the more heartbreaking ones.
o Each chapter is a well-summarized third personal view of each phase of her short-lived but inspiring life.
o Even though it is short, it completely encapsulates everything about Anne Frank and her life.
• To whom would you recommend this book?
o People who are curious about Anne Frank and his significance in history and prevention of the Holocaust from happening again
o People who read "Diary of a young girl" by Anne Frank want more in-depth detail of their environment and experiences from a third-person view. The way this biography is written is not boring or unemotional. There are useful insights and emotions here, but that didn't sacrifice the conciseness of storytelling.
o Even those who haven't read the Diary of Anne Frank will find this book like a preparation for the beauty and heartaches you will experience reading her Diary.
o I recommend this to people who have experienced house arrest or long lockdowns and live with others.
• Why did you choose this rating?
o My review says it all.
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Further comments:
• I finished reading this to have more context and better understand her whole life as I read her Diary. So once I read the "Diary of a young girl," I already have background knowledge because of this biography
• Every time a Holocaust book leads to the memory of someone who has died, it all feels like I also died with them. Damn. So many deaths and sufferings. Just like when I finish the book "Mans search for meaning" by Viktor Frankl and "The Redhead of Auschwitz by Nechama Birnbaum. Everything is heartbreaking yet inspiring to the point that you want to do good and prevent any cruelty or hate from happening again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 22, 2025
The story of Anne Frank is familiar to me and has been for three score plus years and yet this book was a good memory refresher and reminder of the horrors of true Nazi behavior not what the radical left is trying to currently say it is. Not trying to be political but the comparison is ridiculous propaganda.
I was reminded recently that MLK Jr. and Anne Frank were born the same year [let that sink in] and so was already interested in revisiting the history of this girl and her tragic life.
I was reminded recently that MLK Jr. and Anne Frank were born the same year [let that sink in] and so was already interested in revisiting the history of this girl and her tragic life.
August 8, 2022
This book was a great insight to Anne Frank and her life and family. Although this is only a short read, it’s a great way to get the reader interested and keep it short and to the point.
This is a great starter book for anyone looking to get into history or as a starting point to learn more around Anne Frank’s story.
This is a great starter book for anyone looking to get into history or as a starting point to learn more around Anne Frank’s story.
July 17, 2023
This tied a bow around the other books I’ve read about Anne Frank
Many books have been written about Anne Frank. The first one I ever read was “the diary of Anne Frank” that was published in 1947. Then just recently I read “The Betrayal of Anne Frank”, And, now having the opportunity to read this Hourly History, I feel that much more has become clearer foe me.
Many books have been written about Anne Frank. The first one I ever read was “the diary of Anne Frank” that was published in 1947. Then just recently I read “The Betrayal of Anne Frank”, And, now having the opportunity to read this Hourly History, I feel that much more has become clearer foe me.
April 28, 2019
This was very informative. I've been a big fan of Anne Frank's for very many years and have read the book a few times and saw the play and movies. She was a very special young girl.
This book was more detailed than other's I've read, which made it more "REAL" to me.
This book was more detailed than other's I've read, which made it more "REAL" to me.
February 27, 2020
Ann Frank: A Life From Beginning to End
By: Hourly History
This book is so heart touching. You are already in love with the person Ann Frank. This takes you into her life. Which really pulls on your heart strings, that such a young person can have such an impact on so many.
By: Hourly History
This book is so heart touching. You are already in love with the person Ann Frank. This takes you into her life. Which really pulls on your heart strings, that such a young person can have such an impact on so many.
June 25, 2021
A very nicely done and concise history/biography of Anne Frank. Definitely a quick and easy read, full of history (as disturbing as it all is)!
Very similar, though not quite as good as this graphic novel version: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7....
Very similar, though not quite as good as this graphic novel version: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7....
September 6, 2021
A tragic life of Anne Frank
This concise Biography of the famous Anne Frank is an object lesson about bigotry unchecked and not taken seriously
a portrait of a brave family at a dark hour in history
This concise Biography of the famous Anne Frank is an object lesson about bigotry unchecked and not taken seriously
a portrait of a brave family at a dark hour in history
January 1, 2022
Good Read
While the reading of the diary is inspiring, this book of the life is informative and helpful for the setting of the situation. It is also a reminder of how close the world is again to repeating these atrocities. Shame on those haters of humanity then and now!
While the reading of the diary is inspiring, this book of the life is informative and helpful for the setting of the situation. It is also a reminder of how close the world is again to repeating these atrocities. Shame on those haters of humanity then and now!
January 17, 2022
A book that can be read several times and still be in awe.
Everyone needs to read this book,to know what prejudice is like. It's not stylish, nor is cute. We could all learn a lot from this book.
Everyone needs to read this book,to know what prejudice is like. It's not stylish, nor is cute. We could all learn a lot from this book.
September 19, 2022
Anne Frank a life from beginning to end
If only there was a way that all the evil people that followed Hitler could be tortured the way that they tortured the people that they deemed not human
If only there was a way that all the evil people that followed Hitler could be tortured the way that they tortured the people that they deemed not human
March 30, 2024
Rating :- 5 stars
It's probably the sixth or seventh book I have read on the life of Anne Frank, and from each book I learn something new. This book tells us a lot about the life of different characters in the book and also the backstory.
It's probably the sixth or seventh book I have read on the life of Anne Frank, and from each book I learn something new. This book tells us a lot about the life of different characters in the book and also the backstory.
May 11, 2024
sad but good
Loved this so much history great books to teach kids with. Would recommend. Has so much history doesn’t really go into details but with the little it does it tells so much
Loved this so much history great books to teach kids with. Would recommend. Has so much history doesn’t really go into details but with the little it does it tells so much
December 22, 2024
Anne Frank
Anne Frank's story should be required reading in all US high schools. The story should be told and retold so that people remember and never forget the horror that the Nazi's inflicted on the Jews.
Anne Frank's story should be required reading in all US high schools. The story should be told and retold so that people remember and never forget the horror that the Nazi's inflicted on the Jews.
March 23, 2025
Informative
A good but sad read. The horror of her world after Nazi occupation is clear and her diary a window into their lives. The end of their lives was too soon and so tragic. Good read as a companion to her actual diary.
A good but sad read. The horror of her world after Nazi occupation is clear and her diary a window into their lives. The end of their lives was too soon and so tragic. Good read as a companion to her actual diary.
December 15, 2025
THE FAMOUS STORY OF ANNE FRANK
I have known of this story since I was a young man , but had never had the opportunity to read of it . I was amazed of reading of her experiences and her tragic ending .
I have known of this story since I was a young man , but had never had the opportunity to read of it . I was amazed of reading of her experiences and her tragic ending .
November 3, 2018
A sad reminder
A good read but a sad reminder as to how things were for humanity in the 1930’s & 40’s in Germany as seen through the eyes of a 14 year old Jewish girl.
A good read but a sad reminder as to how things were for humanity in the 1930’s & 40’s in Germany as seen through the eyes of a 14 year old Jewish girl.
November 4, 2018
Absolutely brilliant. Learned a lot more than I already knew about Anne and her family. I loved it. Thank you Hourly History.
August 25, 2019
Great book
November 12, 2019
Quick read
Nothing really New except learning the secret pact to split Poland Hitler made with Stalin that tHE and Britain ignored later in the war......
Nothing really New except learning the secret pact to split Poland Hitler made with Stalin that tHE and Britain ignored later in the war......
May 14, 2020
It's nice to see more of the story that aren't just based on the diary that was published. This was short giving basic information that some would never realize
September 24, 2020
I loved this book so much. Makes me feel like I was there. So realistic.
November 28, 2020
Interesting Read
I love history and I grew up on hearing about Anne Frank. It was great to read about her again.
I love history and I grew up on hearing about Anne Frank. It was great to read about her again.
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