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A review by stephkallas_
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
4.0
My initial thoughts in writing this review was that Anne was truly inspiring, in the face of turmoil she continued on living for an unpromised future. But I think the reality is far less romantic.
People continue on living, because it is what we are made to do. This book is a demonstration of simple humanity - what it means to be part of a family, what it means to fantasize love, what it means to mature. But herein lies the tragedy. She is human. Her diary resembles so much of my own thoughts at that age, but through the hate and revenge of people who are far removed from her - this girl who has barely had the chance to become her true self, has had her future stolen.
People continue on living, because it is what we are made to do. This book is a demonstration of simple humanity - what it means to be part of a family, what it means to fantasize love, what it means to mature. But herein lies the tragedy. She is human. Her diary resembles so much of my own thoughts at that age, but through the hate and revenge of people who are far removed from her - this girl who has barely had the chance to become her true self, has had her future stolen.