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Diary of a Young Girl

By: Anne Frank
Narrated by: Helena Bonham Carter
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter.

The Diary of Anne Frank Is 'A Monument to The Human Spirit'

One of the most famous accounts of living under the Nazi regime comes from the diary of a 13-year-old Jewish girl, Anne Frank. Edited by her father Otto H. Frank and German novelist Mirjam Pressler, this is a true story to be rediscovered by each new generation.

12th July 1944:

'It's difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It's a wonder I haven't abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.'

In the summer of 1942, fleeing the horrors of the Nazi occupation, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse.

Aged 13, Anne kept a diary of her time in the secret annexe. She movingly revealed how the eight people living under these extraordinary conditions coped with hunger, the daily threat of discovery and death and isolation from the outside world.

A thought-provoking record of tension and struggle, adolescence and confinement, anger and heartbreak, the diary of Anne Frank is a testament to the atrocities of the past and a promise they will never be forgotten.

©2011 Anne Frank Foundation (P)2011 Penguin Audio
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Editorial reviews

In celebration of its 70th Anniversary, this is the complete and unabridged audiobook of Diary of a Young Girl, the memoir written by Anne Frank and narrated beautifully by English actress Helena Bonham Carter. The tragic early teenage years of Anne’s life that she documented in her diary are as powerful now as it was when it was first discovered and published in the years after World War II. Audible listeners will revisit or discover Anne’s intimate account of survival and family. A heartbreaking memoir from one young witness to a senseless and terrible war.

Critic Reviews

"A modern classic . . . Anne's diary tells a story that is true, memorable, important and strongly personalized . . . compelling reading." (The Times)

"Anne Frank’s diary is one of the greatest books of the century … As she brings herself and her circumstances into such buzzing, engaged life on the page, she triumphs over her history." (Guardian)

"Still rings down the decades as the most moving testament to the persecution of innocence." ( Daily Mail)

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Wow, I just finished the book and I am shook. This should be a must read for all young adults. I am in awe of how a book can connect you to someone from a different time period, spanning death and years. Anne was a smart, kind hearted girl with great insight. I have no doubt she would have penned many more great literary classics. I didnt feel too sad during the book, but upon hearing the afterward I cried, it was like getting bad news about a friend. The performance was very good by HBC, though at times the pronunciations sounded pretentious (who really says "trays" for traits?). A great read on becoming a person of independent thought, being resilient and finding joy even in dark times. I read this under strict covid lockdowns, most of us dont know true suffering and restriction and we can get through this.

Nice work Anne

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To be honest, the story seems so normal, so typical of a teenage girl, however the extenuating circumstances and the trials and tribulations they go through before the devastating and tragic conclusion are an incredible insight into what it was like during those times. May situations like this never happen again.

So glad I've finally read this...

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I like it very much
Like the way she expressed her feelings so deeply in her dairy and her hard coming in the war
Georgia, aged, 12

Good

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No one better than Helena Bonham Carter couldn’t read this book!
Diary of a 14 years old girl during world war 2. Do not expect to listen much about the war itself, it is more about what was happening for this young girl and her family in those years.

Narrator is the best!

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This book I remember from my teenage years, I remember loving the story, relating to some of the typical teenage issues she talks to and being devastated by the ending. This extended version did not disappoint though now as an adult Anne’s daily issues were less relatable too. The ending though hit me harder than ever since I have a better understanding of the devastation and issues from WW2. I would highly recommend this book. Narration was great though at time quite fast causing a little confusion time to time. Even now, days later it’s hard to forget the tragic ending, this is a book I’ll read again.

Very Moving

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Helena Bonham Carter’s read took me to the Annex with all the passion, fear and suspense as if I was actually there.

A simply beautiful, yet tragic tale.

Exceptional

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I'm an Australian living in The Netherlands and last read this when I was a teenager, so decided to read it again. Especially before I visited the house in Amsterdam.
Wow such an amazing story and from such a young girl. Anyone who hasn't read/listened to the book , do it you will not be disappointed.

Amazing diary from such a young girl

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A very very sad story! They should send a copy of this book to all leaders around the world, to those who start wars and kill innocent people.

The real face of war

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This book offers a deeply personal insight into the horror of the Nazi occupation. At times I struggled with this book, Anne does not get on well with her mother, yet she should know many millions of people have had lost their mother's in the war, she could be more grateful.
She does see the error of her ways at one point.

Exceptionally well read

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I was surprised at how wise young Anne is. Each diary entry reads as a letter to an imaginary "Kitty" and she writes not only about her own thoughts and fears but also explains what a day in the life of hiding was like with such vivid clarity and feeling that you will feel transported to that place. She was a talented writer but to read this is heartbreaking knowing how this story ends.

I would also recommend this book to parents for some insight as Anne expresses her dislike for her mother with her own analysis on the dynamics of the relationship and how/why things were difficult between them.

Helena Bonham Carter is a joy to listen to, perfectly narrated. I would listen to this again.

beautifully narrated

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