Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Book Summary

"The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank is the poignant diary of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who went into hiding with her family during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. Written between 1942 and 1944, the diary captures Anne’s thoughts, fears, hopes, and reflections as she navigates the challenges of adolescence while living in the secret annex behind her father’s business.

The diary provides an intimate account of the daily life, tensions, and relationships within the hidden group, including Anne's evolving thoughts on her identity, the nature of human beings, and her dreams for the future. It also reflects the broader horrors of the Holocaust from a personal perspective.

About the Author:

Anne Frank (1929–1945) was a German-born Jewish girl who gained posthumous fame with the publication of her diary. After being arrested by the Nazis, she was eventually deported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where she died in 1945. Her diary was found by her father, Otto Frank, the only member of the family to survive the Holocaust, and was later published to honor her memory and the human spirit she embodied.