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Name: Christina Chan
January 08, 2012 01:11 PM | Location:
Cupertino, California Response:
Dear Anne,
I read your diary just a few weeks ago and I have to say, it is one of the most inspirational and emotional books I have ever read. It really gave me an insight on what it was like during this horrible time, and even if I will most likely never suffer the amount of pain you suffered, I have learned so much about the struggles you put up with. You are such a wise and honorable girl, and you really made a deep impression on the world. Well, the last thing I want to say to you is even though you didn't survive the Holocaust, you really did make a everlasting impact on the world. | Name: Dora the Explorer
January 08, 2012 01:08 PM | Location:
Cupertino Response:
After our class read Anne Frank's Diary, I was disappointed with the ending. Through the whole book I had my hopes high with Anne's that all this would be over soon. The entire Frank family had to deal with the irritating and annoying Van Daans with their dramatic arguments and selfishness. It doesn't stop there, the Franks had to not only manage living with the Van Daans but Mr. Dussel as well. Though on the other hand, the Van Daans and Mr. Dussel handled Anne's obnoxious behavior. In general, I thought each person went through so much for nothing. In the end, they were all seperated from one another and spent quite a while in depressing concentration camps. Though they at least got something out of it, they all became better people. Anne, being the one who grew the most, started to see the beauty in everything. The rest appreciated the little things in life, and realized they took for granted a lot of things. | Name: Knafr Enna
January 08, 2012 12:58 PM | Location:
Cupertino Response:
This was an amazing book (and movie)! It changed my life beyond relief. I was very moved by Anne’s diary. She was such a lively girl, but she was forced to hide in the Annex. I really don’t think Anne, or anybody else, deserves a fate in the concentration camps. We can only hope that nothing else in the future as big and dangerous as this happens again. It’s a shame that Anne didn’t survive, because she of all people deserved to live.
“I have two Annes—one that belongs to me, and the other belongs to the world.” – Otto Frank
May the memorwhy of Anne Frank live on with us all. | Name: Chickensthatfly
January 07, 2012 06:10 PM | Location:
Long Island, New York Response:
The Diary of Anne Frank was an inspiring story and it definitely changed my life. her ideals were true and her beliefs were strong. Her belief in nature especially showed me that even in the worst situation a person could still hope. During her stay in the Secret Annexe, I admired how she was always positive and how she stood up for herself like a true role model. I deeply respected Anne's perspective in life. She always looked forward to a time after the war. It is depressing that she never made it to the art school in Paris. I was saddened that such a thought-provoking figure had to be taken away to Auschwitz. Although she died,her spirit still lives on with us in spirit. | Name: Drew
January 07, 2012 06:00 PM | Location:
Response:
Your story really changed my views on the Holocaust in that before I never really realized how bad it was. However you honestly made me feel almost jealous that you could have such a positive attitude through all those hardships, while I get upset at the tiniest things! One of the parts of your story that really made me admire you was when you gave the Hanukkah presents to everyone else in hiding. It was very sweet and caring of you, and I wish to do something like that one day. After hearing what you had to experience, I now always think twice before I get upset or sad because I know that you and many others had it so much harder than me. You truly inspired many and I plan on passing your story down to future generations. I'm really sorry you didn't survive through the Holocaust, as it would be amazing to hear and see exactly what you were like. | Name: Moomintroll
January 07, 2012 02:01 PM | Location:
Cupertino, CA Response:
Dear Anne:
Reading your diary really gave me a different perspective on life. While hiding in the Annexe, it was very surprising to me that your personality matured instead of deteriorated. In conditions like that, most people would lose hope quickly and start waiting for the end to come. Yet your love for Nature (something that you used to take for granted; that all of us take for granted) only grew. You still believed that people were really good at heart. Then in the camps you had an amazingly positive attitude when others were falling apart from the breaking down of the Nazis. You were never selfish even though you were suffering so much. You cared for others when most prisoners in the camps had started stealing from each other. For Margot, you stayed strong to take care of her until she died and only then did you give in to typhus yourself.
I wish you had survived, Anne. You would have gone on to contribute great things to the world and change so many people for the better. You give me hope and I now truly believe that there are definitely good people in the world. | Name: K. Tu
January 07, 2012 12:57 AM | Location:
Cupertino, CA Response:
Dear Anne,
In school, we read the play version of your diary and watched several movies based on your story. I found your story to be moving and inspiring. Your personality seemed bubbly and charming, and it was nice to see that you still managed to keep your spirits up even when going into hiding. On Hanukkah, you were still able to create gifts for everybody hiding with you, even when lacking so many important materials! It was also interesting to see how you grew as a person; as the war went on, you learned to appreciate the little things about life, like the birds chirping outside. I feel terrible that you, along with so many others, suffered through the Holocaust. I hope you're in a much better place now. | Name: Bob
January 06, 2012 10:00 PM | Location:
California, USA Response:
I really think that the diary of Anne Frank has really changed my way of thinking about the holocaust. Her words are so fragile and delicate, that it gives full meaning. I really wonder how she dealed with the pain of being separated from her family, and later having Margot die of typhus. Margot was Anne's life! I know that i could not bear that kind of pain. It's also amazing how so many people can go into hiding in such a small place. I know that I could stand having my personal space invaded. I would become defensive! But despite that, Anne still had fun hiding in the warehouse. Your writing is one of the best I have read, especially for someone my age. I have really gained knowledge of the holocaust through your writing. It's so pure and delicate. I really look forward to reading your other works. I also hope to see the Anne Frank museum in Washington DC. | Name: pigS
January 06, 2012 09:46 PM | Location:
Cupertino Response:
Dear Anne,
You are such an inspiring person. From recently reading your diary(the play version), I think you were a girl with a lot of personality; brave, curious, and fun. I love how you always looked on the bright side, like during Hanukkah, giving gifts when supplies were scarce. Though adventurous, you always had that bit of girl in you. I've always wondered, if you and Peter had survived, would you two have gotten married? You always HOPED and BELIEVED someday the war would end and you would be free, even in the worst circumstances. You always found hope. I admire you for that, Anne! | Name: Krystal
January 06, 2012 01:09 AM | Location:
Cupertino, CA Response:
I first read the Diary of Anne Frank when I was in fourth grade. I remember thinking it was really boring, but I think I was just too young to appreciate and enjoy the book. When my class read the play version of Anne's diary, I was extremely intrigued by the book. Something about Anne's amazing adventures had me hooked. Anne Frank was such an extraordinary girl and definitely a role model for me. The way she kept a positive attitude right to the bitter end was remarkable. I know I wouldn't have been able to do that. Anne was so caring too! When Margot was sick, Anne gave all the food she could find to her even though Anne was also starving and feeling ill. Furthermore, I have to admire Anne's attitude in the Annex towards the adults. She never kept her thoughts to herself; she always spoke her mind. That is a trait not everyone has. It can be a gift or it can lead to punishments but for Anne, it was a gift, in a way. It allowed the adults to try to understand the teenagers' minds and contributed in bringing her closer to Peter, who respected how she spoke up as well as me. Oh, Peter! I thought Peter and Anne were going to date and, eventually when the Holocaust was over, get married. They were so perfect for each other! Sadly, before they could get to the "dating" stage, the families got taken away to the camps. I have to say, based on her attitude in both the Annex and the concentration camps, Anne was one of the most unique people I have ever heard about. She was able to see the birds and compliment nature in those dark times. I will never, ever forget Anne and all of her experiences. I'm actually taking an interest in the Holocaust now! Anne Frank was a magnificent writer and I will always remember reading her diary. |
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