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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

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lucyselim's review against another edition

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5.0

I have read this book a few times, but not since I was a teenager and I forgot how raw and emotional and graphic and detailed this is. As I was reading this book I started to feel like I was 14 all over again, like we understood each other. And then there would be another mention of the outside world and I would remember the reality of her situation. 
I finished this at work so I had a hard time holding back my tears as I read the afterword. I try not to think about all the work Anne could have done with the years of her life that were stolen. Instead, it seems imperative to thank Anne's father Otto for having followed his daughters wishes and allowed the publication of her work.
"I don't want to have lived in vain like most people. I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!"

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cptnstphy's review against another edition

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The Diary of Anne Frank is a deeply important account of the Holocaust, especially in my opinion because it's written from a child's perspective, which is a unique perspective that should be more closely studied. Anne's thoughts range from tortured at the knowledge of the war's horrors, to the delight and confusion of adolescence, to boredom, to insightful observations and clever remarks. Remembering her brings gratitude to my life that I haven't personally experienced her plight, but more importantly her words are a reminder to prioritize resisting bigotry, ignorance, racism, and interpersonal hierarchy.

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brookey8888's review against another edition

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4.0

Very interesting and very sad especially the afterword. I learned and read parts of this in school, but never the whole thing. I do have to say don’t go into this expecting like an action packed diary because it’s not it’s this poor girls diary where she shared her preteen/teenage thoughts. 

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joan_salder's review against another edition

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3.25

It was good, but it went real slow. It was boring in between and sometimes there were entries which meant nothing at all. It was too relatable at times and it felt good that someone, doesn't matter if so many years ago, had opinions like me and who felt like I do at times. A typical teenager. It was good, but not something you would like to re-read or will have fun and real good time reading. 

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lucys_library's review against another edition

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4.5

I was surprised and so overjoyed to see the explorations of female sexuality, it wasn't what I expected to gain from this book.

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