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Anne Frank: Her life in words and pictures from the archives of The Anne Frank House
This is the indispensable visual guide to the tragic but inspiring story of Anne Frank. Produced in association with The Anne Frank House and filled with never-before-published snapshots, school pictures, and photos of the diary and the Secret Annex, this elegantly designed album is both a stand-alone introduction to Anne's life and a photographic companion to a classic of Holocaust literature.
216 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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August 5, 2019
I read Diary of a Young Girl as a young teen and, like all people with a heart and conscience, found it deeply moving and horribly tragic. The diary, though uniquely Anne's, represents all Holocaust victims, especially young ones. That was my first time learning about Anne Frank and all I ever read about her. I felt I had the whole story about her and her family, all I needed to really feel her tragedy. Then almost three decades later I discovered Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures--by accident; I was looking for a similar book after reading convincing reviews from some friends. I found this one waiting for me on the library reserve shelf instead, but I was fine with that and began reading right away.
As this book made clear to me, I did not have the full story. I, of course, knew much of what Anne was feeling and thinking because of her diary, but I didn't know as much about her family, nor did I have any visuals, really, beyond the photo of her on the cover of Diary of a Young Girl. It so happens that her dad, Otto, was very invested in taking regular family photos. This book contains mostly those. It is balanced with helpful commentary to provide context, such as explaining who's in which photos (Anne and Margot with their grandmother on the beach; Anne with her various friends, and so on). These family photos (and, later, ones from the Holocaust, such as a photo of people being directed straight to the gas chambers) are precisely what make this book powerful. One of my favorite pages isn't maybe the most striking of them all, but it moved me. It features a set of simple portraits that Otto took of both girls, separately, each year. With each passing year, the baby fat disappeared a little more as the girls' faces matured.
Anne's diary humanizes her perfectly, but this book takes that one step further because the everyday family moments that Otto captured show that this family was like any other. They went to the beach; the kids played outside; Otto and Edith proudly held baby Margot; little Margot joyfully held baby Anne (who's screaming, as babies do). These people were average human beings living quietly and happily, a kind-looking family. It was families like this who were shipped off and senselessly murdered.
Readers who are very familiar with Anne Frank and/or who have visited Anne Frank House may not find much new here, but older children and anyone who knows Anne in a limited way will find this book rewarding. It's an excellent complement to Diary of a Young Girl, and I therefore highly recommend reading it alongside that for a richer, fuller understanding.
As this book made clear to me, I did not have the full story. I, of course, knew much of what Anne was feeling and thinking because of her diary, but I didn't know as much about her family, nor did I have any visuals, really, beyond the photo of her on the cover of Diary of a Young Girl. It so happens that her dad, Otto, was very invested in taking regular family photos. This book contains mostly those. It is balanced with helpful commentary to provide context, such as explaining who's in which photos (Anne and Margot with their grandmother on the beach; Anne with her various friends, and so on). These family photos (and, later, ones from the Holocaust, such as a photo of people being directed straight to the gas chambers) are precisely what make this book powerful. One of my favorite pages isn't maybe the most striking of them all, but it moved me. It features a set of simple portraits that Otto took of both girls, separately, each year. With each passing year, the baby fat disappeared a little more as the girls' faces matured.
Anne's diary humanizes her perfectly, but this book takes that one step further because the everyday family moments that Otto captured show that this family was like any other. They went to the beach; the kids played outside; Otto and Edith proudly held baby Margot; little Margot joyfully held baby Anne (who's screaming, as babies do). These people were average human beings living quietly and happily, a kind-looking family. It was families like this who were shipped off and senselessly murdered.
Readers who are very familiar with Anne Frank and/or who have visited Anne Frank House may not find much new here, but older children and anyone who knows Anne in a limited way will find this book rewarding. It's an excellent complement to Diary of a Young Girl, and I therefore highly recommend reading it alongside that for a richer, fuller understanding.
June 12, 2019
This is a really interesting book. I reserved this from the library and it came today on what would have been Anne's 90th birthday. Packed full of photographs, this is a wonderful look into to Anne's life. There are many photos from Anne and Margot's early life which show a happy, well off, modern, care free family. The shocking thing you get from these photos is just how normal these photos look, such a happy family with well loved, beautiful, clever, cared for girls with everything to look forward to in life, some photos could be of people now, just in black and white, they could be people you know and love. It really brings it home what they went on to experience.
The book is largely photos with diary quotes and explanations. There is a glossary in the back pages, Anne's life is covered from birth to hiding, the concentration camps and finally some pictures of the Anne Frank house today. An emotional read, especially the photos, you are looking into such a happy family, knowing what becomes of them makes it incredibly sad and impossible to comprehend how this came to happen.
The book is largely photos with diary quotes and explanations. There is a glossary in the back pages, Anne's life is covered from birth to hiding, the concentration camps and finally some pictures of the Anne Frank house today. An emotional read, especially the photos, you are looking into such a happy family, knowing what becomes of them makes it incredibly sad and impossible to comprehend how this came to happen.
December 17, 2019
I would think I would have had enough reading books/viewing films about Anne Frank. I recently read her complete works book.
This book was on my to read list and I borrowed it when I saw it at the library. It’s shelved as juvenile biography.
There are more photos, more information about Anne’s life & death and more of Anne’s words in many other books. Even so, this book had a few photos I don’t remember seeing in other books and had information about Anne’s life that either slightly conflicted with what I had read or confirmed information with additional information about who had provided it.
There is more in this book than I remember previously reading of eyewitness accounts in the camps of survivors who knew all eight of those who had been hidden in the Secret Annex.
Even though Otto seemed to have gotten over not knowing, I still want to know who betrayed them.
The book, arranged mostly chronologically, is a touching and informative tribute. It does get rather graphic and I think is more appropriate for teens and adults than for children. The glossary and certain other of the book’s contents do seem to be geared to older children or to older people who don’t know much of anything about Anne or WWII or the Holocaust. I wouldn’t give this book to children younger than 11 and not to most 11-year-olds. I do recommend it though. It’s a lovely book and as I always seem to, I learned some things.
This book was on my to read list and I borrowed it when I saw it at the library. It’s shelved as juvenile biography.
There are more photos, more information about Anne’s life & death and more of Anne’s words in many other books. Even so, this book had a few photos I don’t remember seeing in other books and had information about Anne’s life that either slightly conflicted with what I had read or confirmed information with additional information about who had provided it.
There is more in this book than I remember previously reading of eyewitness accounts in the camps of survivors who knew all eight of those who had been hidden in the Secret Annex.
Even though Otto seemed to have gotten over not knowing, I still want to know who betrayed them.
The book, arranged mostly chronologically, is a touching and informative tribute. It does get rather graphic and I think is more appropriate for teens and adults than for children. The glossary and certain other of the book’s contents do seem to be geared to older children or to older people who don’t know much of anything about Anne or WWII or the Holocaust. I wouldn’t give this book to children younger than 11 and not to most 11-year-olds. I do recommend it though. It’s a lovely book and as I always seem to, I learned some things.
May 3, 2020
A short book that looks at the life of Anne Frank, from her early life through to her untimely death at the age of fifteen. This book offers photos from Anne’s life including some which are not widely published.
There is a short biography split throughout the pages and the pictures are captioned. This book will appeal to young people familiar with Anne’s story in particular. A worthwhile addition to fans of Anne’s diary.
There is a short biography split throughout the pages and the pictures are captioned. This book will appeal to young people familiar with Anne’s story in particular. A worthwhile addition to fans of Anne’s diary.
January 1, 2021
First, let me say that I loved this book. It contains a treasure trove of photos from Anne Frank's family, and will appeal to anyone (young or old) who has read the Diary of Anne Frank. But before I talk more about how wonderful the book is, I want to share one reservation I have about it.
My first impression of Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures is that it has been wrongly marketed for kids. Don't get me wrong, for dealing with a serious topic like the Holocaust, this book does an extremely good job of simplifying it for kids. There is only one section that I would recommend that parents read first, and that is the one dealing with concentration camps.
In the concentration camp section there is a discussion about gas chambers, and photos of small children, and mothers with babies walking toward the gas chambers. There was also a photo of piles of the emaciated and naked dead bodies of prisoners wherein the prison guards were being forced to bury them by the conquering Allied forces. I think that the images and accompanying text may be too serious for some in the targeted age range (nine to twelve year olds) to handle. I'm sure that parents know what their own kids are ready to see, but I wanted to raise this issue in my review so that parents can know about it beforehand and be ready to talk to their kids about it if they have any questions.
As for the rest of the book, it is absolutely amazing! There are photos of Anne from her childhood, and I loved the series of passport photos (shown on the cover) that show a myriad of expressions on her face. There are many photos of the rooms where Anne's family hid that bring the accompanying quotes from the diary to life. It was also neat to see what Anne's childhood friends looked like, and her relatives too. Looking at such photos is always a bittersweet experience though, knowing what happened to Anne and her family in the concentration camps.
One thing that I appreciated about the section on concentration camps was that there were eye-witness accounts and quotes from interviews with survivors of the camps who were with Anne and her family members while they were there. The reader is able to get a better idea of what life was like for Anne and her family, and in some cases to read about specific experiences that Anne had in the camps.
Anyone who has ever found themselves drawn into Anne's world through her diary shouldn't miss this book. Aside from my reservations about the content of the concentration camp section, I recommend it wholeheartedly.
My first impression of Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures is that it has been wrongly marketed for kids. Don't get me wrong, for dealing with a serious topic like the Holocaust, this book does an extremely good job of simplifying it for kids. There is only one section that I would recommend that parents read first, and that is the one dealing with concentration camps.
In the concentration camp section there is a discussion about gas chambers, and photos of small children, and mothers with babies walking toward the gas chambers. There was also a photo of piles of the emaciated and naked dead bodies of prisoners wherein the prison guards were being forced to bury them by the conquering Allied forces. I think that the images and accompanying text may be too serious for some in the targeted age range (nine to twelve year olds) to handle. I'm sure that parents know what their own kids are ready to see, but I wanted to raise this issue in my review so that parents can know about it beforehand and be ready to talk to their kids about it if they have any questions.
As for the rest of the book, it is absolutely amazing! There are photos of Anne from her childhood, and I loved the series of passport photos (shown on the cover) that show a myriad of expressions on her face. There are many photos of the rooms where Anne's family hid that bring the accompanying quotes from the diary to life. It was also neat to see what Anne's childhood friends looked like, and her relatives too. Looking at such photos is always a bittersweet experience though, knowing what happened to Anne and her family in the concentration camps.
One thing that I appreciated about the section on concentration camps was that there were eye-witness accounts and quotes from interviews with survivors of the camps who were with Anne and her family members while they were there. The reader is able to get a better idea of what life was like for Anne and her family, and in some cases to read about specific experiences that Anne had in the camps.
Anyone who has ever found themselves drawn into Anne's world through her diary shouldn't miss this book. Aside from my reservations about the content of the concentration camp section, I recommend it wholeheartedly.
November 27, 2023
This book is a treasure.
It has pictures of the Franks that I had never seen before; beautiful photographs of Anne and Margot as babies, little girls, and young women. Pictures of them skating, on the beach, playing tennis…
It had pictures of the Annex the day it became a museum; a picture of Otto in quiet, sad contemplation just hours before…
It had facts that I had not known before; for example, the reason for Herman van Pel’s murder was that he had injured his thumb, couldn’t work, and the Nazis eliminated him for it…
It had photographs of several pages of Anne’s diary, with pictures taped in, of herself, friends, and family…
This book is an absolute treasure.
It has pictures of the Franks that I had never seen before; beautiful photographs of Anne and Margot as babies, little girls, and young women. Pictures of them skating, on the beach, playing tennis…
It had pictures of the Annex the day it became a museum; a picture of Otto in quiet, sad contemplation just hours before…
It had facts that I had not known before; for example, the reason for Herman van Pel’s murder was that he had injured his thumb, couldn’t work, and the Nazis eliminated him for it…
It had photographs of several pages of Anne’s diary, with pictures taped in, of herself, friends, and family…
This book is an absolute treasure.
January 12, 2025
Comprei este livrinho na Casa Museu Anne Frank em Janeiro de 2023. Foi ficando para trás, mas após a leitura de "A rapariga de Auschwitz", escrito pela enteada de Otto Frank, Eva Schloss, fiquei com vontade de lhe pegar.
Este livro, editado pela Casa Museu Anne Frank, tráz-nos vários documentos fotográficos que estão expostos na casa acompanhados por um resumo da história de Anne e da sua família.
Adorei a visita a este museu. Foi sem dúvida o ponto alto da minha visita a Amsterdão. E este livrinho foi um ótimo revisitar dessa viagem!
Este livro, editado pela Casa Museu Anne Frank, tráz-nos vários documentos fotográficos que estão expostos na casa acompanhados por um resumo da história de Anne e da sua família.
Adorei a visita a este museu. Foi sem dúvida o ponto alto da minha visita a Amsterdão. E este livrinho foi um ótimo revisitar dessa viagem!
April 28, 2016
Loved the pictures, I've never seen most of them before. I love coming back to Anne's story again and again for inspiration . She is one of the ones who inspired me to want to write from a very young age. A Beautifully crafted account of Anne Frank.
May 2, 2021
Weeks after reading the Diary, I found myself still wondering, but not daring to start researching. A necessary addition to reading Anne Frank’s diary, this book provides context and insight on the aftermath. The visual aid contributes tremendously to complete the picture in my head.
January 29, 2020
I got this book on a whim at the library. I didn't know much about Anne Frank and decided that I should read something and learn more about her. I think this was the perfect book for that. It was very informative for being such a small book and I really like that. It told her story, included many diary entries, and had so many pictures that tired it all together very well.
I definitely recommend reading this book. Whether you want to learn more about Anne Frank, that period of time, or whatever else, I strongly recommend this book.
I definitely recommend reading this book. Whether you want to learn more about Anne Frank, that period of time, or whatever else, I strongly recommend this book.
March 3, 2017
Reading the book, I feel happy for as if knowing Anne myself because there are so many sharings that I have also had and that I believe some are still valid now when the world is at peace. But at the same time, I feel what cannot be described as sad for the situation that Anne Frank and all her family members had to deal with was so overwhelming, terrifying, and horrible combined. I particularly felt heartsank seeing piles of corspes that were set aside to be incinerated later. I also feel deeply grateful for the peace in the world right now.
Reading the book also gives me a chance to vision how part of the world in Europe looked like in times of wars, then comprehend its difference from other parts of the world culturally. This book, despite being saddening, gives me a lot of joy, forgiveness and gratefulness.
I would recommend this book if readers are open to death, despair, and beyond that hope and love from Anne.
Reading the book also gives me a chance to vision how part of the world in Europe looked like in times of wars, then comprehend its difference from other parts of the world culturally. This book, despite being saddening, gives me a lot of joy, forgiveness and gratefulness.
I would recommend this book if readers are open to death, despair, and beyond that hope and love from Anne.
April 19, 2015
"One day this terrible war will be over. The time will come when we'll be people again and not just Jews! ... We can never be just Dutch, or just English, or whatever, we will always be Jews as well. But then, we'll want to be." - Anne Frank, April 11 1944
A truly touching book. The photographs added a world of dimension to the story of Anne Frank.
May all people who suffered in inhumane ways rest in peace
June 19, 2020
This is a wonderful book that I bought after visiting the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam. It has excerpts from her diary and facts that became known later about the situation in Europe with the war, and what happened to her whole family after capture. There are lots of pictures, many I've never seen before. It's a real treasure and I'm so glad I found it.
May 24, 2010
After our visit to the Anne Frank House, we picked this book up, mainly because of the great photographs included (you are not allowed to take pictures in the museum/house).
It is full of wonderful insights and history you gain inside the house. It also has some pretty startling photographs depicting some of the concentration camps, of the Allied Invasion, and the stark reality of what happened.
After visiting the house and reading this book, I hold Otto Frank in my heart as not only a sincere father, but a man so moved as to offer his pain and experience to the world, so they may learn what he had experienced. The man survived so much, and upon arriving home, relived the 2 years they were in hiding. He sought to preserve liberties for all the oppressed, and did not seek vengance on their oppressors.
What a tragedy the public wants to sweep this terrifying time of history away. We should not forget those that suffered so greatly; we should hold their memory dear, as well as those that fought to free them and ensure liberties for the world.
It is full of wonderful insights and history you gain inside the house. It also has some pretty startling photographs depicting some of the concentration camps, of the Allied Invasion, and the stark reality of what happened.
After visiting the house and reading this book, I hold Otto Frank in my heart as not only a sincere father, but a man so moved as to offer his pain and experience to the world, so they may learn what he had experienced. The man survived so much, and upon arriving home, relived the 2 years they were in hiding. He sought to preserve liberties for all the oppressed, and did not seek vengance on their oppressors.
What a tragedy the public wants to sweep this terrifying time of history away. We should not forget those that suffered so greatly; we should hold their memory dear, as well as those that fought to free them and ensure liberties for the world.
January 25, 2015
Emozionante!
Ho visitato la casa di Anne Frank a dicembre, ed ho acquistato nella libreria del museo questo libro.
Spiega bene la vita all'interno dell'alloggio segreto, sono inserite anche foto e descrizione oltre degli otto "inquilini" anche dei benefattori. Inoltre viene raccontato da chi ha vissuto con Anne e Margot, la vita vissuta nei campi di concentramento, e gli ultimi giorni di vita.
E' tutto estremamente toccante.. Lessi il diario tantissimi anni fa, vidi sia il film che una rappresentazione teatrale più di 20 anni fa. All'epoca anche trovai tutto molto toccante, e non nego che ieri, finendo il libro e leggendo la descrizione delle sue ultime giornate, fa male al cuore.
Credo che queste letture dovrebbero essere imposte nelle scuole, questa è storia, questi avvenimenti non devono esser dimenticati, non si potrà mai dar giustizia alle persone che hanno sofferto, sono state uccise per un razzismo inutile, ma possiamo ancora onorarle, difendendo la loro memoria.
Ho visitato la casa di Anne Frank a dicembre, ed ho acquistato nella libreria del museo questo libro.
Spiega bene la vita all'interno dell'alloggio segreto, sono inserite anche foto e descrizione oltre degli otto "inquilini" anche dei benefattori. Inoltre viene raccontato da chi ha vissuto con Anne e Margot, la vita vissuta nei campi di concentramento, e gli ultimi giorni di vita.
E' tutto estremamente toccante.. Lessi il diario tantissimi anni fa, vidi sia il film che una rappresentazione teatrale più di 20 anni fa. All'epoca anche trovai tutto molto toccante, e non nego che ieri, finendo il libro e leggendo la descrizione delle sue ultime giornate, fa male al cuore.
Credo che queste letture dovrebbero essere imposte nelle scuole, questa è storia, questi avvenimenti non devono esser dimenticati, non si potrà mai dar giustizia alle persone che hanno sofferto, sono state uccise per un razzismo inutile, ma possiamo ancora onorarle, difendendo la loro memoria.
March 17, 2015
Very Beautiful. I was in tears. It was shortly written but described very well. I could feel Anne Frank's emotions through the book, even though I know it must have been far worse. But very beautifully written.
April 22, 2017
This book gives lots of information about Anne Frank and her family and the world they lived in both before the war and through it. There are lots of quotes from the diary and pictures of Anne Frank and her family and the others who lived in the Secret Annex as well as the Secret Annex itself.
October 4, 2021
Anne Frank has captivated the world through the writings of her diary, showcasing the experience of what it was like for many Jewish children during WWII and the Holocaust. Now this book, Anne Frank: Her Life in Words & Pictures is another light biography that supplements her story with numerous archival, and rare photographs of Anne and her family.
Covering everything from her birth, family background, to her legacy after her death, this book is a must read for those who are interested in her story. While her diary is a must-read, this one can serve as an introductory biography of sorts, to get a glimpse of her whole story. It's worth noting that the text is not too much, it keeps it simple for the most part and includes excerpts from her own diary. The photographs add to the intimate feeling as you get to know Anne as the vibrant teenager she was before her untimely end. In which, other photos included were of the Secret Annex, the other occupants, HD scans of the actual diary pages, and other family photographs that were never released to the public before too.
I always had interest in the story of Anne Frank, as she is not only the symbol of discrimination, but also of hope in knowing that in her writings, she never let the grimness of her situation put her down as it did the adults around her while in hiding. Having read a handful of biographies of Anne in the past, it has been a long time since I picked this one up, and reading it again has shown that her story is still as captivating as ever in our modern times. Her story should not be forgotten, as it is just one of the few handful of others that was not lost to a dark era in history.
Covering everything from her birth, family background, to her legacy after her death, this book is a must read for those who are interested in her story. While her diary is a must-read, this one can serve as an introductory biography of sorts, to get a glimpse of her whole story. It's worth noting that the text is not too much, it keeps it simple for the most part and includes excerpts from her own diary. The photographs add to the intimate feeling as you get to know Anne as the vibrant teenager she was before her untimely end. In which, other photos included were of the Secret Annex, the other occupants, HD scans of the actual diary pages, and other family photographs that were never released to the public before too.
I always had interest in the story of Anne Frank, as she is not only the symbol of discrimination, but also of hope in knowing that in her writings, she never let the grimness of her situation put her down as it did the adults around her while in hiding. Having read a handful of biographies of Anne in the past, it has been a long time since I picked this one up, and reading it again has shown that her story is still as captivating as ever in our modern times. Her story should not be forgotten, as it is just one of the few handful of others that was not lost to a dark era in history.
January 18, 2020
This was a riveting collection. I, like probably everybody else, has read The Diary of Anne Frank, but having been so long, I certainly needed a refresher. With these color photographs and scanned images of her diary, we get to see Anne in a much different light, one that is focused more on her external setting than internal. I was shocked at how large the annex is, and I adored the large, looping cursive with which she wrote. Seeing photographs of her family, and reading about her time in the camps was even more heartbreaking than I expected.
Well-crafted and divided into pre-, during-, and post-war eras, these authors clearly took great efforts into contextualizing what was happening and helping younger readers understand the gravity of the situation. And with a glossary in the back, that understanding comes much easier. This is a great learning tool for children doing projects, for those interested in WWII and its tragedies.
If that's not your or your child's topic of interest, however, I'd certainly still recommend leafing through if only for the photographs.
Review cross-listed here
Well-crafted and divided into pre-, during-, and post-war eras, these authors clearly took great efforts into contextualizing what was happening and helping younger readers understand the gravity of the situation. And with a glossary in the back, that understanding comes much easier. This is a great learning tool for children doing projects, for those interested in WWII and its tragedies.
If that's not your or your child's topic of interest, however, I'd certainly still recommend leafing through if only for the photographs.
Review cross-listed here
August 16, 2019
I had the pleasure of visiting Anne Frank’s secret annex on a vacation to The Netherlands a few years back. This book was likely sold in the gift shop but is well worth the read. Written for a young audience (teen or preteen) it is nonetheless very interesting. This book is part photo album part summary of what took place. I had to order the book from a used book seller - pretty sure it’s not available digitally. Thank you for recommending @Carolyn
March 21, 2020
READ ANNE FRANK.
August 5, 2021
I read this years ago and it still holds up as one of my favourite books on Anne.
The pictures and the words blend in very nicely
The pictures and the words blend in very nicely
April 28, 2023
A perfect visual companion to Anne's diary, to see pictures of the people and places from the Diary is interesting.
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March 6, 2021Em primeiro lugar, não vou avaliar em estrelas esta leitura, pois considero que não seria justo. Este não é um livro que faça sentido de forma independente. Toda a sua relevância advém do facto de complementar a leitura do diário da Anne. Nesse propósito, penso que está muito bem conseguido.
Contém fotos e esquemas das instalações no anexo, do prédio, da disposição das mobílias e conteúdos durante o período de clandestinidade. Tem imagens de documentos, de placas, de recortes de jornal e outros que contextualizam o início da segunda guerra mundial. Inclui imensas fotos da família Frank (antes da Anne nascer e da infância e percurso escolar dela), dos restantes elementos escondidos no anexo e dos ajudantes. E vai para além do diário, apresentando conteúdos do seu futuro, ou seja, fotos de prisioneiros e campos de concentração após a libertação, cartas e documentos com informação relativa aos destinos trágicos de Anne, Margot, Edith, Augustine, Hermann, Peter e Fritz. Mostra ainda vislumbres da vida de Otto Frank após a guerra e a descoberta da morte da mulher e das filhas, na sua missão para cumprir o desejo de Anne de publicar o diário e manter viva a sua memória através deste. Este livro apresenta capas de edições do próprio diário em livro, traduzido para várias línguas, assim como imagens de páginas do diário original. As memórias de Anne são ainda preservadas no edifício do anexo, ou casa dos fundos, convertida em museu denominado “Casa de Anne Frank”. Foi lá que comprei este livro, em 2016, na loja após a visita ao espaço quando visitei Amesterdão. Na altura ainda não tinha lido o Diário de Anne Frank. Achei que as imagens poderiam complementar a leitura e não me enganei. Esse é realmente o forte desta obra, complementar a outra de forma bastante completa.
O resumo do diário que também é incluído não achei particularmente útil, ao contrário do conteúdo visual. É um resumo mesmo muito sucinto, que relata eventos de forma muito breve e na terceira pessoa. Quem ler apenas isto fica com a ideia que o diário da Anne vale pela informação que tem, o que está muito longe da verdade e acaba por ser uma desilusão. Ele vale por por em palavras o que vai na alma de uma pessoa extraordinária em circunstâncias muito especiais. Porém, na minha humilde opinião, não são as circunstâncias que tornam Anne especial. Ela é especial no que pensa e sente de forma tão profunda numa idade tão jovem e que consegue passar para o papel com uma honestidade impressionante. As circunstâncias permitiram talvez um crescimento precoce, uma disponibilidade para a introspecção, um interesse que trouxe reconhecimento. Nada disso é perceptível neste resumo que se cinge a descrever factos. A única parte que me interessou foi a parte final. Como está escrito na terceira pessoa, continua para além do fim do diário, procurando reconstruir os acontecimentos que sucederam a descoberta das pessoas escondidas e dando de certa forma uma conclusão mais convencional e detalhada à história de Anne. Portanto, uma vez mais, complementa o diário que obviamente termina abruptamente de um momento para o outro.
Relativamente a esta edição em particular, queria apenas fazer notar que está escrita em português do Brasil, algo que não me apercebi quando comprei, e que tem imensos erros (por exemplo falta de concordância de género) que revelam falta de revisão.
Contém fotos e esquemas das instalações no anexo, do prédio, da disposição das mobílias e conteúdos durante o período de clandestinidade. Tem imagens de documentos, de placas, de recortes de jornal e outros que contextualizam o início da segunda guerra mundial. Inclui imensas fotos da família Frank (antes da Anne nascer e da infância e percurso escolar dela), dos restantes elementos escondidos no anexo e dos ajudantes. E vai para além do diário, apresentando conteúdos do seu futuro, ou seja, fotos de prisioneiros e campos de concentração após a libertação, cartas e documentos com informação relativa aos destinos trágicos de Anne, Margot, Edith, Augustine, Hermann, Peter e Fritz. Mostra ainda vislumbres da vida de Otto Frank após a guerra e a descoberta da morte da mulher e das filhas, na sua missão para cumprir o desejo de Anne de publicar o diário e manter viva a sua memória através deste. Este livro apresenta capas de edições do próprio diário em livro, traduzido para várias línguas, assim como imagens de páginas do diário original. As memórias de Anne são ainda preservadas no edifício do anexo, ou casa dos fundos, convertida em museu denominado “Casa de Anne Frank”. Foi lá que comprei este livro, em 2016, na loja após a visita ao espaço quando visitei Amesterdão. Na altura ainda não tinha lido o Diário de Anne Frank. Achei que as imagens poderiam complementar a leitura e não me enganei. Esse é realmente o forte desta obra, complementar a outra de forma bastante completa.
O resumo do diário que também é incluído não achei particularmente útil, ao contrário do conteúdo visual. É um resumo mesmo muito sucinto, que relata eventos de forma muito breve e na terceira pessoa. Quem ler apenas isto fica com a ideia que o diário da Anne vale pela informação que tem, o que está muito longe da verdade e acaba por ser uma desilusão. Ele vale por por em palavras o que vai na alma de uma pessoa extraordinária em circunstâncias muito especiais. Porém, na minha humilde opinião, não são as circunstâncias que tornam Anne especial. Ela é especial no que pensa e sente de forma tão profunda numa idade tão jovem e que consegue passar para o papel com uma honestidade impressionante. As circunstâncias permitiram talvez um crescimento precoce, uma disponibilidade para a introspecção, um interesse que trouxe reconhecimento. Nada disso é perceptível neste resumo que se cinge a descrever factos. A única parte que me interessou foi a parte final. Como está escrito na terceira pessoa, continua para além do fim do diário, procurando reconstruir os acontecimentos que sucederam a descoberta das pessoas escondidas e dando de certa forma uma conclusão mais convencional e detalhada à história de Anne. Portanto, uma vez mais, complementa o diário que obviamente termina abruptamente de um momento para o outro.
Relativamente a esta edição em particular, queria apenas fazer notar que está escrita em português do Brasil, algo que não me apercebi quando comprei, e que tem imensos erros (por exemplo falta de concordância de género) que revelam falta de revisão.
September 9, 2023
4.5
I got this book when I was around 10 years old and I remember I used to love it. It tells the story of Anne Frank and the people she lived with. It tells this story by including photos, quotes, interviews, and documents.
The book is not very text dense (as books usually are) and is written for a younger audience. This, plus the fact that I find the topic and story really interesting, made me fly through the book (I read it in 2 sittings).
This book is an easy way for people to get familiar with Anne Frank’s story and with the Second World War so I would recommend it to anyone!
I decided not to give the book 5 stars because there were a few times I would have liked the book to elaborate a bit on some specific things. Also, although the writing was easy to read, i wasn’t a super big fan of the easy writing (but that is because I am not the targeted audience age-wise)
I got this book when I was around 10 years old and I remember I used to love it. It tells the story of Anne Frank and the people she lived with. It tells this story by including photos, quotes, interviews, and documents.
The book is not very text dense (as books usually are) and is written for a younger audience. This, plus the fact that I find the topic and story really interesting, made me fly through the book (I read it in 2 sittings).
This book is an easy way for people to get familiar with Anne Frank’s story and with the Second World War so I would recommend it to anyone!
I decided not to give the book 5 stars because there were a few times I would have liked the book to elaborate a bit on some specific things. Also, although the writing was easy to read, i wasn’t a super big fan of the easy writing (but that is because I am not the targeted audience age-wise)
May 27, 2011
This book was really amazing. I am always intrigued by books regarding the holocaust. They make me stop and think about my life and remind me to count my many blessings. I read this book while reading The Diary of Anne Frank. This particular book includes pictures which helps give a visual of what the horrific experience looked like, which I really can't even imagine. Anne Frank and her family are new heroes to me.
Favorite quotes:
Anne started her diary with the following sentence: “I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support.” (Anne had no idea how many millions of people her diary would comfort, support and inspire!)
“It’s amazing how much these generous and unselfish people do, risking their own lives to help and save others. The best example of this is our own helpers….Never have they uttered a single word about the burden we must be, never have they complained that we’re too much trouble.”
“I don’t think my opinions are stupid but other people do, so it’s better to keep them to myself. I apply the same tactic when I have to eat something I loathe. I put the dish in front of me, pretend it’s delicious, avoid looking at it as much as possible, and it’s gone before I’ve ad time to realize what it is. When I get up in the morning, another very disagreeable moment, I leap out of bed, think to myself, “you’ll be slipping back under the covers soon,” walk to the window, take down the black screen, sniff at the crack until I feel a bit of fresh air, and I’m awake. I strip the bed as fast as I can so I won’t be tempted to go back in. Do you know what Mother calls this sort of thing? The art of living. Isn’t that a funny expression?”
Otto Frank preferred to dwell on positive issues (after the war.) "Anne's diary was a great help for me in regaining a positive outlook on the world. With its publication, I hoped to help many people in the same way, and that proved to be the case." One year before his death in 1980, he said: "I am now nearly ninety and my powers are slowly waning. But the duty Anne left me continues to give me new strength--to fight for reconciliation and human rights throughout the world."
Favorite quotes:
Anne started her diary with the following sentence: “I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support.” (Anne had no idea how many millions of people her diary would comfort, support and inspire!)
“It’s amazing how much these generous and unselfish people do, risking their own lives to help and save others. The best example of this is our own helpers….Never have they uttered a single word about the burden we must be, never have they complained that we’re too much trouble.”
“I don’t think my opinions are stupid but other people do, so it’s better to keep them to myself. I apply the same tactic when I have to eat something I loathe. I put the dish in front of me, pretend it’s delicious, avoid looking at it as much as possible, and it’s gone before I’ve ad time to realize what it is. When I get up in the morning, another very disagreeable moment, I leap out of bed, think to myself, “you’ll be slipping back under the covers soon,” walk to the window, take down the black screen, sniff at the crack until I feel a bit of fresh air, and I’m awake. I strip the bed as fast as I can so I won’t be tempted to go back in. Do you know what Mother calls this sort of thing? The art of living. Isn’t that a funny expression?”
Otto Frank preferred to dwell on positive issues (after the war.) "Anne's diary was a great help for me in regaining a positive outlook on the world. With its publication, I hoped to help many people in the same way, and that proved to be the case." One year before his death in 1980, he said: "I am now nearly ninety and my powers are slowly waning. But the duty Anne left me continues to give me new strength--to fight for reconciliation and human rights throughout the world."
June 9, 2010
This book is so small -- a six- or seven-inch square. Reading it feels intimate...like reading a diary. Or rather a scrapbook -- there are tons of photos, including big pictures of the diary itself. It has a collage-y, immersive feel. I think for anyone interested in Anne's life (and death), it's spectacular. But I don't know how kids who aren't already familiar with Anne's story will respond. When I read Claudette Colvin and Marching for Freedom (two photo-heavy books about the civil rights movement), I admired the books in a huge way, but I also thought they'd be a hard sell to kids. (For school reports, sure. But for fun, I don't think so.) I went through a crazed Anne Frank phase, as many Jewish girls did -- but are Jewish girls today as obsessed? Would the *historicity* of the story -- the black and white pics, the faded ink -- be off-putting? I hope not. (And this book is less text-heavy than Claudette Colvin or Marching Toward Freedom.) The book is beautifully done, easy to read, and really powerful to look at. It conveys (in words and photos) what happened AFTER the secret annex was discovered in a clear and concise and terrible way, so it really is a good book for kids who want more after reading Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. I'd just love to hear from actual kids about whether they'd pick it up on their own.
Note: I left the book on the coffee table and Josie picked it up and was obsessed. Loved it. Couldn't stop talking about it. So I guess Anne's story still has the power to touch today's kids.
Note: I left the book on the coffee table and Josie picked it up and was obsessed. Loved it. Couldn't stop talking about it. So I guess Anne's story still has the power to touch today's kids.
October 18, 2010
This is a great book for anyone who loves Anne Frank. I think it is an especially excellent tool to use with children, when teaching them about the holocaust. There are many, many photographs I had never seen of Anne and her family, as well as photographs of the secret annex back in the 40's, and the historical recreations of the rooms done in recent years.The TONS of photographs are what make this book a true asset to any book collection, and a wonderful supplement to "The Diary of a Young Girl" as they help you to visualize Anne's story so much more clearly. The first part of the book was easier to get through, but when it came to the description and first hand accounts of what happened after Anne's capture, it was really hard for me to get through. That part only makes up around 15 pages, but those few pages pack a powerful emotional impact.
One of the last things to be said in the book, is that many don't understand why so much emphasis has been placed on Anne's story. After all, hers is but one story among thousands of children murdered during the holocaust. What makes Anne's story important is that it shows us the face of one of those children. We are able to connect emotionally with Anne because we understand her inner feelings, desires, ambitions. We are able to know her as a person, and then, when we realize the tragedy of what she went through, how this brilliant young woman's life was cut short, we are better able to understand the impact of the loss the world suffered when so many children, as well as men and women were cruelly murdered during the holocaust.
One of the last things to be said in the book, is that many don't understand why so much emphasis has been placed on Anne's story. After all, hers is but one story among thousands of children murdered during the holocaust. What makes Anne's story important is that it shows us the face of one of those children. We are able to connect emotionally with Anne because we understand her inner feelings, desires, ambitions. We are able to know her as a person, and then, when we realize the tragedy of what she went through, how this brilliant young woman's life was cut short, we are better able to understand the impact of the loss the world suffered when so many children, as well as men and women were cruelly murdered during the holocaust.
September 10, 2013
I have read "The Diary of Anne Frank" multiple times but have never seen this version, "Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures". While exerts of her diary are inserted into the book it is mostly from a third person point of view. The book follows chronologically from when Anne got her new diary for her birthday and scarcely up until Otto Frank's death. All the pictures are real pictures of the Frank Family and their secret annex, some of them pictures I've never seen before. And although I have read the diary I still cried when reading of her and her sister's death. This book has more emotion simply because you do see so many pictures of her and her family.
In the classroom I would use this corresponding with her diary in upper grades mostly fifth grade when studying world war two. While we would see the American side of the war, it would be good to see other sides of the war as well. Students could read the journal themselves while we read this book aloud in class sharing the pictures. As an activity I would have students pretend like they were in the secret annex during the literature section of class. During this time there would be no talking, in fear that they would be found. During this time they are to keep a journal of their thoughts, read their history books about World War Two and "The Diary of Anne Frank" taking notes in their own "diary". After words we would have a class discussion about what students wrote and how they felt during this time, as well as trying to imagine how Anne felt.
In the classroom I would use this corresponding with her diary in upper grades mostly fifth grade when studying world war two. While we would see the American side of the war, it would be good to see other sides of the war as well. Students could read the journal themselves while we read this book aloud in class sharing the pictures. As an activity I would have students pretend like they were in the secret annex during the literature section of class. During this time there would be no talking, in fear that they would be found. During this time they are to keep a journal of their thoughts, read their history books about World War Two and "The Diary of Anne Frank" taking notes in their own "diary". After words we would have a class discussion about what students wrote and how they felt during this time, as well as trying to imagine how Anne felt.
January 30, 2022
This book is the perfect format for curious little minds. The book features easy to understand summaries of very tough times in our history. Its photo centric timeline takes you through a biographical view of Anne’s life through many personal images from a family archive (many taken by her dad) as well as general photos showing life during Nazi occupation in Europe…and how progressively restrictive and dangerous it became for all Jewish people. Also, loved the glossary in the back which helped place Anne’s life in context of major events during WWII.
This book prompted many questions, observations, and interesting discussions with my kids, which is all I can ask for from a children’s book.
This book prompted many questions, observations, and interesting discussions with my kids, which is all I can ask for from a children’s book.
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