Title: Anne Frank Remembered: The Story of the Woman Who Helped to Hide the Frank Family
Author: Miep Gies
Published April 15, 1988
252 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780671662349 (ISBN10: 0671662341)
Rating: 4.28
Overview
In her captivating memoir, Miep Gies recounts her experience helping the Frank family go into hiding during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam. With remarkable detail, she shares the challenges and dangers of harboring Jewish refugees and the emotional toll it took on her and her colleagues.
Through her eyes, readers gain a unique perspective on life during wartime and the resilience of those who fought against oppression. Anne Frank Remembered is a powerful tribute to the bravery and compassion of those who risked everything to protect others.
About the Author
Hermine Santrouschitz, a Dutch citizen with Austrian heritage, has passed away. She lived a rich and fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy that will be remembered by those who knew her.
Her kindness and generosity were felt by all who crossed her path. Hermine’s legacy will continue to live on through those she touched, and she will be deeply missed.
Editoral Review
Anne Frank Remembered: The Story of the Woman Who Helped to Hide the Frank Family by Miep Gies is a powerful memoir that provides readers with insight into one of the most tragic events in human history. Gies, who was a close friend of Anne Frank’s family and helped to hide them from the Nazis during World War II, documents her experiences in vivid detail.
The book, first published in 1988, falls under the genre of memoir and is written in a straightforward, candid style that makes it easy to read and understand. It is a deeply moving account of survival and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.
In Anne Frank Remembered, Gies brings to life the characters of the Frank family, including Anne herself, her parents, and her sister Margot. The book is set in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation, and Gies details the challenges and dangers of hiding Jewish families during this time.
Gies hides the Franks, for over two years before they are discovered by the authorities. The book’s overall plot revolves around the events that unfold during that time, covering issues of trust, betrayal, and human resilience.
Beyond the plot, Anne Frank Remembered carries immense historical significance, giving readers a firsthand account of the Holocaust, which helps to bring a sense of understanding and comprehension to an event that is otherwise difficult to fathom fully. The book highlights the sheer strength of the human spirit, even in the darkest of times, and serves as a reminder of the atrocities of war and the importance of never forgetting them.
Overall, the book is masterfully written, and Gies has an incredible talent for immersing readers in the story. Her descriptions of the setting, characters, and events are vivid and palpable to the point that the reader feels as though they are there, experiencing the events of the story themselves.
The book’s only potential weakness is that at times, it can be emotionally overwhelming. It is a heavy topic, and Gies doesn’t shy away from exploring the darkest and most brutal elements of her story.
While this is undoubtedly a strength in terms of conveying the horror of the Holocaust, it can also be difficult for some readers to digest all at once. Overall, Anne Frank Remembered is a monumental achievement in memoir writing that offers readers an unflinching look into one of the most significant events of human history.
Gies’s poignant storytelling and attention to detail make it a must-read for anyone interested in the Holocaust or the human condition as a whole. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
