The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank


June 12, 1929 – March 1945
Born in Germany, in 1929. She was raised in a town called Frankfurt.

Report by : Sophia Liao
Class 701


Some Interesting Facts:

1) In 1933, Anne, Margot (sister), her father (Otto), and her mother (Edith) moved to Amsterdam.
This fact was interesting to me because it made me wonder. In one of the books I read, it said that Anne Frank and her sister had different colored hair.
2) For her 13th birthday she received a diary, her favorite of all her presents, and named it "Kitty."
I found this fact interesting because… I never heard anyone wanting a diary for their birthday present. Besides… who would ever name something “Kitty?” Did she want a cat as a pet? Who knows…?
3) She went to a Montessori school, but because of Nazi rules, she soon had to switch to a Jewish Lyceum school.
This fact was interesting because it isn’t right to send someone who was innocent somewhere else. So what if she was a Jew? They had no rights. THIS WASN’T EVEN THEIR TERRITORY.
4) When World War II started, her father and some of his office friends created an annex in the office. The family then stayed there in hiding.
I found this face interesting because it made me wonder how they survived for so long. I mean… living in an office secretly, how did they stay so quiet? How did they get supplies?
5) One day, in August, 1944, just after 2 years of hiding, the family was found and put in a Jewish concentration camp.
This fact was interesting to me because it made me wonder: how did the Nazis find their family? Were they stalking them? Did they notice them? Did they have cameras in the office?
6) Their mother died from starvation because she was giving most of her food to her two daughters.
I found this fact interesting because I admire Anne Frank’s mother. If Anne Frank’s mother hadn’t given up her food for her, Anne Frank wouldn’t be able to live much longer, and she herself would die from starvation. A loving mother is a caring mother.
7) Anne and Margot both died later from typhus in the Bergen-Belsen camp.
This fact was interesting because it made me wonder what typhus was. I searched the word online and found out that it means: rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever. What an interesting disease… of course, it made me think: we don’t have this now, do we? Because of all the new technology…
8) Her father survived and later found Anne's diary and kept it, later to become famous and published.
I found this fact interesting because I thought that Anne Frank’s father had died, too. I mean, everyone else in the family had died from some kind of disease… or starvation. It’s a miracle!
9) Anne Frank never got married.
This fact was interesting to me because I feel bad for her. Anne Frank had died at the age of 15, not old enough to get married yet.
10) Anne was part of the family business which worked by banking and the manufacture of cough drops.
I found this fact interesting because if Anne Frank’s family made cough drops, wouldn’t they have found out a way to live longer? (For the people who died from coughing)










Assignment : How has the subject of your biography made contributions of lasting significance to their field of industry, community, the world, etc.?

Anne Frank is a great inspiration to a lot of people in the world. She made contributions of lasting significance by writing in her diary and caring for others. Anne Frank was a nice girl. She had inspired many people to keep on moving on and hope for the best. Her diary has proven to many people that in order for your dreams to come true, you have to believe in yourself and also, believe in your dreams. That is how her dream of becoming a writer did come true after all; even after her death!
The publishing of Anne Frank’s diary had inspired many people. Searching the web, I see that many people have comments about this book. None of them have any bad comments about her. I’m serious!
Many people say that “The Diary of Anne Frank” is the best book they’ve ever read. It teaches them not to give up, and to care for others. After reading this book, many people feel emotional. Some people feel guilty for being fortunate. Unlike some selfish people in the world, Anne Frank decided to give up her own life, trying to help others. Anne Frank tried to help her mother and her sister stay alive. By doing that, though, she caused her own death.
Some people who’ve read this book consider their wealth and fortune. A positive girl like her should’ve lived on forever, but life is never fair. Now, there are plenty of bad guys in the world. If everyone read this diary of hers, I’m sure they would all change their minds of what they do in life. Think before they do something dumb, maybe.
Anne Frank inspired a lot of people, and made contributions to the whole world. Her diary was translated into 55 other languages. Everyone around the world have been reading her diary. Here are some of their comments:
-I never knew how many people died in the Holocaust. Anne Frank's story is very sad, and it made me aware of how devastating this time in history really was. I would be scared to hide in a secret annex for two years. The Diary of Anne Frank is probably one of the best books I have ever read.
-Annie C, MA

-I found Anne's diary really interesting and I love her stories. She was really good at what she did. I especially like "Eva's Dream." Anne's story is sad and I really wish that she had survived. Her diary is wonderful and I'm glad we at least have that. Live on Anne Frank, live on.
-Jennica P, MA
-Wow, I looked at the video in English class. It's horrible what the Jews had to go though back then. Anna L Frank is a strong little girl to almost survive the holocaust by one month. Thank you for leaving your journal behind. You have inspired us all.
-Michael.A.W, Prince George
-This story is amazing! She was such an amazing person. This story was just so sad. It really touched me that she died just before she was let out of the Concentration Camp. I love how even after she died, she affected the world in so many positive ways. The dream she wanted, to be a writer, was fulfilled, even though not in her lifetime. I think that if Anne had survived those last few weeks of Concentration Camp, she would have been absolutely amazed at the affect her personal diary has had. Her story is truly amazing!
-Tori P., MA
-Reading this makes me feel guilty for not, at times, appreciating being as fortunate as I am and having the things and life I have. I feel as though I should thank Anne for leaving this beautiful piece of work for people to reflect on. I feel an attachment to Anne and the way she thinks because it is similar to the way I think. I believe that she was a true miracle and through the telling of her story has showed millions the true meaning of life. This also makes me think of how fortunate I am and how negatively I wrote in my diaries in my past. I wish I could have been an inspiration, as Anne was at such a young age. Her story will never die, it will grow on even as others die out, her story will continue to remind its readers that people are really still good at heart.
-Kayla,??
-I admire Anne Frank for being so optimistic when hiding for two years. I think it was great how she had such hopes of becoming a writer and working on many different pieces while hiding in the annex. She reminded me of how lucky I am to have all the things that I take for granted. Thank you.
Anne, because of your diary I have been inspire to do and enjoy life to the fullest.
-Kate Wu, Cupertino, California


-Anne Frank was a lovely story that brought out my deepest sorrows and emotions. It touched my heart in many ways and makes me reconsider my wealth and fortune. I am so blessed to have read this wonderful eye-opening diary and I would recommend this to anybody who would love to participate in this lovely emotional journey through the life of a young dead girl.
-??, Japan

-I think it's very depressing because she died so soon before liberation, but when Anne Frank was alive she captured many captivating moments into her diary.
-Stoy, Cupertino, CA
-I was reading the diary of Anne Frank in school and I was surprised how it was like this way in those times. Also the ending was very sad that they had to go to the camps. However, it is very enjoyable. :)
-Jayke Zhou, Cupertino, CA
-Our class read the diary just a week ago and I thought it was very interesting. When I read the beginning I thought the ending would be happy, at least more happy than what really happened. Thanks Anne, for telling us everything you went through. This gave us a better understanding of what had happened in the Holocaust.
-Kevin X, Cupertino, California

Thank you Anne Frank! Your diary has made contributions of lasting significance to the world! -Sophia