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The Diary of a Young Girl
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Possibly the best personal diary ever.
Nazi occupation of Netherlands, 1942. Hidden in the secret upper annex of an office building with several other jewish people, Annelies Marie Frank was thirteen years old when she started writing Kitty, her personal diary. In it, she poured all her thoughts about life, love, and the daily life with her family and other refugees. The diary coming abruptly to an end in 1944, when everyone was discovered and sent to concentration camps, where she died of typhoid fever in 1945 at the tender age of fifteen.
I don't think this is a literary masterpiece by itselft, but it can very rightfully be considered one of the most historically relevant of its time. Through the simple and loving words of Anne Frank we get to know how she and her sister Margot, her parents Otto and Edith, Mr. Pfeffer and neighbors Hermann, Petronella and Peter Van Daan survived years of hunger, hardships and strained relationships hidden in precariously small living quarters with the constant threat of discovery and subsequent arrest or death. Vivid, thoughtful, tearing and touching words of a promising young lady that had much to say and live for and whose life was tragically cut short.
Anne can come off as a bit childish, and even bratty sometimes. But considering the circumstances, who wouldn’t feel a bit emotionally edgy after a few years of forceful confinement? (I’m looking at you Lockdown!). I remember Miep Gies very fondly, and my heart also goes strongly for Margot, who didn’t get to be as lucky as Anne, circumstances considering.
By all accounts, one of those visits one must make at least once in a lifetime. A powerful message on the resilience of the unbreakable human spirit, despite a world of cruelties and horrors happening all around it. Extremely Recommendable.
*** The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) is a fantastic adaptation. The plot more than reasonably faithful to the book. Aesthetic, acting and pacing very good. A little bit too long on the length for my taste, but the extra time is more than worth it. Millie Perkins playing possibly the most memorable version of Anne. Shelley Winters also gaining some very well deserved praise. And the ending! Gosh! That. Effing. Ending. Better have a pair of tissues ready. Highly Recommendable.
*** Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001) is a great adaptation, with adequate pacing and decent acting. A very memorable performance by Ben Kingsley as Otto Frank and Lili Taylor as Miep Gies. This two-episode miniseries goes beyond the scope of the original book and adds some very powerful and heart wrenching scenes of the days of Anne and Margot at the concentration camp. Maybe not the most accurate or faithful to the book, but very interesting nonetheless, and terribly heartbreaking.
*** The Diary of Anne Frank (2009). I know I watched this adaptation but for some reason I don’t remember anything specific about it. I rated it 7/10 on my IMDB account so I’m assuming it must be good. Not very memorable though, apparently. I guess after watching more than three thousand movies sometimes memory gaps start to appear and this is clearly one of them. I’m not looking forward to rewatch it, pick at own risk.

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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1947] [283p] [Non Fiction] [Historical] [Extremely Recommendable]
["In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart."]
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Posiblemente el mejor diario personal jamás.
Ocupación nazi de Países Bajos, 1942. Escondida en el secreto anexo superior de un edificio de oficinas con varias otras personas judías, Annelies Marie Frank tenía trece años cuando empezó a escribir Gatito, su diario personal. En él, volcó todos sus pensamientos sobre la vida, el amor, y su vida diaria con su familia y otros refugiados. El diario llegando a un abrupto final en 1944, cuando todos fueron descubiertos y enviados a campos de concentración, donde murió en 1945 por fiebre tifoidea a la tierna edad de quince.
No creo que esta sea una obra literaria maestra en sí misma, pero puede ser muy justamente considerada como una de las más históricamente relevantes de su tiempo. A través de las simples y amorosas palabras de Anne Frank llegamos a conocer cómo ella y su hermana Margot, sus padres Otto y Edith, Sr. Pfeffer y vecinos Hermann, Petronella y Peter Van Daan sobrevivieron años de hambruna, dificultades y relaciones tensas escondidos en precariamente pequeños cuartos de vivienda con el constante peligro de ser descubiertos y el subsiguiente arresto o muerte. Vívido, profundo, desgarradoras y conmovedoras palabras de una prometedora jovencita que tenía mucho por decir y vivir y cuya vida fue trágicamente terminada antes de tiempo.
Anne puede parecer un poco infantil, ¡y a veces incluso malcriada. Pero considerando las circunstancias, ¿quién no se sentiría emocionalmente tenso después de años de confinamiento forzado? (¡Te estoy viendo a vos Cuarentena!). Recuerdo a Miep Gies muy afectuosamente, y mi corazón va fuertemente hacia Margot, que no pudo ser tan afortunada como Anne, considerando las circunstancias.
A todas cuentas, uno de esas visitas que uno debe hacer al menos una vez en la vida. Un poderoso mensaje sobre la resiliencia del inquebrantable espíritu humano, a pesar de un mundo de crueldades y horrores sucediendo alrededor. Extremadamente Recomendable.
*** El Diario de Anne Frank (1959) es una fantástica adaptación. La trama más que razonablemente fiel al libro. Estética, actuación y ritmo muy buenos. Un poco demasiado extensa en su duración para mi gusto, pero el tiempo extra más que lo vale. Millie Perkins haciendo tal vez la más memorable versión de Anne. Shelley Winters también ganadora de muy merecida alabanza. ¡Y ese final! ¡Dios! Ese. Maldito. Final. Mejor tener un par de pañuelos a mano. Altamente Recomendable.
*** Anne Frank: Toda la Historia (2001) es una gran adaptación, con adecuado ritmo y decente elenco. Una muy memorable actuación de Ben Kingsley como Otto Frank y Lili Taylor como Miep Gies. Esta miniserie de dos episodios va más allá del alcance del libro original y añade algunas poderosas y conmovedoras escenas de los días de Anne y Margot en el campo de concentración. Tal vez no la más precisa o fiel al libro, pero sin embargo muy interesante, y terriblemente desgarradora.
*** El Diario de Anne Frank (2009). Sé que vi esta adaptación pero por alguna razón no recuerdo nada específico de ella. La califiqué 7/10 en mi cuenta de IMDB así que asumo que debe ser buena. Aunque no muy memorable, aparentemente. Supongo que después de ver más de tres mil películas a veces aparecen lagunas de memoria y esta claramente es una de esas. No estoy interesado en volver a verla. Elegir a riesgo propio.

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1947] [283p] [No Ficción] [Histórica] [Extremadamente Recomendable]
["A pesar de todo, todavía creo que la gente es realmente buena en el corazón."]
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Nazi occupation of Netherlands, 1942. Hidden in the secret upper annex of an office building with several other jewish people, Annelies Marie Frank was thirteen years old when she started writing Kitty, her personal diary. In it, she poured all her thoughts about life, love, and the daily life with her family and other refugees. The diary coming abruptly to an end in 1944, when everyone was discovered and sent to concentration camps, where she died of typhoid fever in 1945 at the tender age of fifteen.
I don't think this is a literary masterpiece by itselft, but it can very rightfully be considered one of the most historically relevant of its time. Through the simple and loving words of Anne Frank we get to know how she and her sister Margot, her parents Otto and Edith, Mr. Pfeffer and neighbors Hermann, Petronella and Peter Van Daan survived years of hunger, hardships and strained relationships hidden in precariously small living quarters with the constant threat of discovery and subsequent arrest or death. Vivid, thoughtful, tearing and touching words of a promising young lady that had much to say and live for and whose life was tragically cut short.
Anne can come off as a bit childish, and even bratty sometimes. But considering the circumstances, who wouldn’t feel a bit emotionally edgy after a few years of forceful confinement? (I’m looking at you Lockdown!). I remember Miep Gies very fondly, and my heart also goes strongly for Margot, who didn’t get to be as lucky as Anne, circumstances considering.
By all accounts, one of those visits one must make at least once in a lifetime. A powerful message on the resilience of the unbreakable human spirit, despite a world of cruelties and horrors happening all around it. Extremely Recommendable.
*** The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) is a fantastic adaptation. The plot more than reasonably faithful to the book. Aesthetic, acting and pacing very good. A little bit too long on the length for my taste, but the extra time is more than worth it. Millie Perkins playing possibly the most memorable version of Anne. Shelley Winters also gaining some very well deserved praise. And the ending! Gosh! That. Effing. Ending. Better have a pair of tissues ready. Highly Recommendable.
*** Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001) is a great adaptation, with adequate pacing and decent acting. A very memorable performance by Ben Kingsley as Otto Frank and Lili Taylor as Miep Gies. This two-episode miniseries goes beyond the scope of the original book and adds some very powerful and heart wrenching scenes of the days of Anne and Margot at the concentration camp. Maybe not the most accurate or faithful to the book, but very interesting nonetheless, and terribly heartbreaking.
*** The Diary of Anne Frank (2009). I know I watched this adaptation but for some reason I don’t remember anything specific about it. I rated it 7/10 on my IMDB account so I’m assuming it must be good. Not very memorable though, apparently. I guess after watching more than three thousand movies sometimes memory gaps start to appear and this is clearly one of them. I’m not looking forward to rewatch it, pick at own risk.

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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1947] [283p] [Non Fiction] [Historical] [Extremely Recommendable]
["In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart."]
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Posiblemente el mejor diario personal jamás.
Ocupación nazi de Países Bajos, 1942. Escondida en el secreto anexo superior de un edificio de oficinas con varias otras personas judías, Annelies Marie Frank tenía trece años cuando empezó a escribir Gatito, su diario personal. En él, volcó todos sus pensamientos sobre la vida, el amor, y su vida diaria con su familia y otros refugiados. El diario llegando a un abrupto final en 1944, cuando todos fueron descubiertos y enviados a campos de concentración, donde murió en 1945 por fiebre tifoidea a la tierna edad de quince.
No creo que esta sea una obra literaria maestra en sí misma, pero puede ser muy justamente considerada como una de las más históricamente relevantes de su tiempo. A través de las simples y amorosas palabras de Anne Frank llegamos a conocer cómo ella y su hermana Margot, sus padres Otto y Edith, Sr. Pfeffer y vecinos Hermann, Petronella y Peter Van Daan sobrevivieron años de hambruna, dificultades y relaciones tensas escondidos en precariamente pequeños cuartos de vivienda con el constante peligro de ser descubiertos y el subsiguiente arresto o muerte. Vívido, profundo, desgarradoras y conmovedoras palabras de una prometedora jovencita que tenía mucho por decir y vivir y cuya vida fue trágicamente terminada antes de tiempo.
Anne puede parecer un poco infantil, ¡y a veces incluso malcriada. Pero considerando las circunstancias, ¿quién no se sentiría emocionalmente tenso después de años de confinamiento forzado? (¡Te estoy viendo a vos Cuarentena!). Recuerdo a Miep Gies muy afectuosamente, y mi corazón va fuertemente hacia Margot, que no pudo ser tan afortunada como Anne, considerando las circunstancias.
A todas cuentas, uno de esas visitas que uno debe hacer al menos una vez en la vida. Un poderoso mensaje sobre la resiliencia del inquebrantable espíritu humano, a pesar de un mundo de crueldades y horrores sucediendo alrededor. Extremadamente Recomendable.
*** El Diario de Anne Frank (1959) es una fantástica adaptación. La trama más que razonablemente fiel al libro. Estética, actuación y ritmo muy buenos. Un poco demasiado extensa en su duración para mi gusto, pero el tiempo extra más que lo vale. Millie Perkins haciendo tal vez la más memorable versión de Anne. Shelley Winters también ganadora de muy merecida alabanza. ¡Y ese final! ¡Dios! Ese. Maldito. Final. Mejor tener un par de pañuelos a mano. Altamente Recomendable.
*** Anne Frank: Toda la Historia (2001) es una gran adaptación, con adecuado ritmo y decente elenco. Una muy memorable actuación de Ben Kingsley como Otto Frank y Lili Taylor como Miep Gies. Esta miniserie de dos episodios va más allá del alcance del libro original y añade algunas poderosas y conmovedoras escenas de los días de Anne y Margot en el campo de concentración. Tal vez no la más precisa o fiel al libro, pero sin embargo muy interesante, y terriblemente desgarradora.
*** El Diario de Anne Frank (2009). Sé que vi esta adaptación pero por alguna razón no recuerdo nada específico de ella. La califiqué 7/10 en mi cuenta de IMDB así que asumo que debe ser buena. Aunque no muy memorable, aparentemente. Supongo que después de ver más de tres mil películas a veces aparecen lagunas de memoria y esta claramente es una de esas. No estoy interesado en volver a verla. Elegir a riesgo propio.

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1947] [283p] [No Ficción] [Histórica] [Extremadamente Recomendable]
["A pesar de todo, todavía creo que la gente es realmente buena en el corazón."]
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I remember being so impressed with Anne: saucy, sharp and sensitive.
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Sarah wrote: "I remember being so impressed with Anne: saucy, sharp and sensitive."A unique gem no doubt <3
Your review puts it very well Federico. Such a moving story! Anne has come to represent the murdered millions.I've been to the house in Amsterdam, although it was more than 30 years ago that I went there. I agree with your comments about the 1959 film.
When I was a youngster there was a children's TV show in the UK called "Blue Peter". Otto Frank appeared on it once to talk about Anne. An unforgettable interview.
I loved this book but at the same time it was heart-wrenching. I guess to be expected given the context. Great review!
Ian wrote: "Your review puts it very well Federico. Such a moving story! Anne has come to represent the murdered millions.I've been to the house in Amsterdam, although it was more than 30 years ago that I we..."
Thank you Ian! So true. Anne has become the voice of silenced millions <\3.
So cool you could visit the actual house in Amsterdam. I don't think I'll ever be in the vicinity but looking forward to taking one of those virtual tours one of these days.
Never heard of that show before but looking into it, it appears it was Season 22 Episode 55. Thank you for the rec!
Southern Lady Reads wrote: "I loved this book but at the same time it was heart-wrenching. I guess to be expected given the context. Great review!"Absolutely. The context makes it all the more heart-wrenching <\3. Thank you SLR!
Such a great review on such a difficult topic. I "loved" this book as a kid. That is to say, I was fascinated by the topic. It was a window into a world and war I was just learning about at the time. I'm happy to read your movie reviews, too, Federico! I have never seen an adaptation but now I might try one.Have you heard of the book "The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation"? Written by a Canadian, Rosemary Sullivan. With a retired FBI agent, she investigates who may have betrayed the Frank family. I haven't read it but it's on my TBR.
Federico wrote: " ✘Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❤️☾ ⋆ wrote: "Wow Spectacular Review Frederico!"Thank you Paulette :) !"
You're very welcome Federicoツ
Susan wrote: "This is one of those must read books - something everyone should know. So heartbreaking."A necessary heartbreak for all readers. Thank you Susan!
Karen wrote: "Such a great review on such a difficult topic. I "loved" this book as a kid. That is to say, I was fascinated by the topic. It was a window into a world and war I was just learning about at the tim..."Thank you Karen ! A fascinating read indeed. Any of those adaptations should be good. There are others too ofc, but I haven't watched them yet.
Didn't know about that book, although through the years I've heard about several authors writing about who may have betrayed the family. Some even postulating evidence suggesting nobody actually betrayed them. I don't know. It all sounds very theoretical and highly inconclusive to me so never been interested in reading any of it. On this particular case I prefer to limit myself to the original source material, and little else.
Children are resilient even in times of war. Wonderful review, Federico. I doubt the world will ever forget Anne Frank.
Jan wrote: "Children are resilient even in times of war. Wonderful review, Federico. I doubt the world will ever forget Anne Frank."Thank you Jan ! Hopefully not <3
Srivalli wrote: "Fab review, Federico. I have a physical copy of this book, though I keep pushing it down the list."Thank you Srivalli! No reason to force it. All good things come at the right time :)
Teres wrote: "This was required reading when I was in school. Hope it still is. Extraordinary young girl."Extraordinary indeed <3. It wasn't in mine, but luckily some books find they way anyway :)
Fantastic review, Federico! This is one of those books that stick with you long after you read it. I still own this exact copy of this book. I might have to re-read it again.
Rachel wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico! This is one of those books that stick with you long after you read it. I still own this exact copy of this book. I might have to re-read it again."Thank you Rachel! One of the unforgettable ones <3. Happy to hear you liked it too :D
Tina wrote: "A wonderful review! This is one I still need to read and my daughter has a copy too!"Thank you Tina! Sometimes I pick books from my parent's bookcase. Happy to hear you pick your daughter's lol.
A very important and probably the most famous diary in the world. Sounds like quite an interesting read.
Excellently said, Feddie! It's historically relevant, but it is still a young girl's diary and hence quite realistic and somewhat flawed in its writing. I didn't even know there were so many films based on her life!!
Es de las narraciones más cercanas a los hechos que vivieron los judios en la segunda guerra mundial, muy triste
Thibault wrote: "A very important and probably the most famous diary in the world. Sounds like quite an interesting read."Absolutely! The diary of the ages <3
Rosh [busy month; will catch up soon!] wrote: "Excellently said, Feddie! It's historically relevant, but it is still a young girl's diary and hence quite realistic and somewhat flawed in its writing. I didn't even know there were so many films..."
Thank you Rosh! The things she could've written. Those are the adaptations I've watched but there are many more, the most recent in 2016 I think.
Rena wrote: "Es de las narraciones más cercanas a los hechos que vivieron los judios en la segunda guerra mundial, muy triste"Muy triste, pero vale su peso en oro <3
Gran reseña Federico !! Este libro rompe el corazón de mil formas. Para mi este es uno de los libros que más me han impactado. Y muchas gracias por hacer una revisión de las adaptaciones que ha tenido esta obra. Me has hecho recordarlas y, y rememorar el impacto que tiene esta obra en cualquier medio.
Celia🪐 wrote: "Gran reseña Federico !! Este libro rompe el corazón de mil formas. Para mi este es uno de los libros que más me han impactado. Y muchas gracias por hacer una revisión de las adaptaciones que ha ten..."Gracias Celia! Ciertamente impactante y desgarrador <\3. Creo que hay muchas más adaptaciones. Una nueva incluso salió en 2016, pero no la vi.
El libro me pareció mucho más animado y entretenido que lo que esperaba, gracias a la visión inocente de Anna. La tristeza, y cierta ternura, que lo acompaña creo que es más porque sabemos como va a terminar. Excelente reseña!
Man, I haven't read this in years! But I remember enjoying it! I need to reread it sometimes. Great review Federico!
Alexandra wrote: "I've read it a very long time ago, but it has stayed with me ever since. Beautiful review!"Truly one of the unforgettable ones <3. Thank you Alexandra!
Pedro wrote: "El libro me pareció mucho más animado y entretenido que lo que esperaba, gracias a la visión inocente de Anna. La tristeza, y cierta ternura, que lo acompaña creo que es más porque sabemos como va ..."Gracias Pedro! Me alegra que a vos también te haya llegado :) !
Coco wrote: "Man, I haven't read this in years! But I remember enjoying it! I need to reread it sometimes. Great review Federico!"One of a kind <3. Thank you Coco!
I’m Dutch, so of course I visited the Anne Frank house when I was younger, and I just remember standing in those tiny “rooms”, realising the amount of people who had to live there, silently, packed together, in fear, and I simply couldn’t truly imagine it. It was utterly unbelievable… Beautiful review, Federico!
Imme wrote: "I’m Dutch, so of course I visited the Anne Frank house when I was younger, and I just remember standing in those tiny “rooms”, realising the amount of people who had to live there, silently, packed..."So many people, and for so much time. And almost made it. So sad. Glad you got to see the actual place! Thank you Imme :) !
A wonderful review, Federico. I remember reading this as a teenager. I later visited The Ann Frank House as an adult on a trip to Amsterdam. Walking through those rooms while listening to the audio tour evoked so much emotion. I was in tears by the end. 😔
Nancy wrote: "A wonderful review, Federico. I remember reading this as a teenager. I later visited The Ann Frank House as an adult on a trip to Amsterdam. Walking through those rooms while listening to the audio..."Thank you Nancy! I remember watching The Fault in Our Stars movie and the Ann Frank House scene where a voice was reading the diary in the background. So briefly but so intense. Can't imagine what was like being there in person <\3












