Why didn’t i read it sooner? If I can go back in time then i’d probably give this book to my 13 years old self. It’s not just a book, its a collection of her memories, her thoughts, her experience and it shows how her thinking changes in this short period of 2 years.
Summary
In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, the Franks and another family lived cloistered in the “Secret Annexe” of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and surprisingly humorous, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short. [Back Cover]
My Thoughts
To tell the truth, i was quite afraid to read this, as i thought it would be little too depressing. Though i was incredibly sad knowing the fate of Anne and her family, but the diary was charming and witty in some ways.There was this line which kinda reminded of me in this current situation.
“Must I keep thinking about those other people, whatever I’m doing? And if I want to laugh about something, should I stop myself quickly and feel ashamed that I’m cheerful? Ought I then to cry the whole day long”
But have to tell staying home because of Covid is much more better than being confined to the top floor of a building with your family because of Nazis.
My final thought after reading her diary was if only she had lived, what an extraordinary writer she would’ve been.
Some Quotes i liked
- Paper has more patience than people.
- Feelings can’t be ignored, nomatter how unjust or ungrateful they seen.
- If only I can be myself, I’ll be satisfied .
- You can be lonely even when you’re love by many people since you’re still not anybody’s one and only.
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