Name: James in Europe
July 15, 2003 02:22 AM | Location:
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I can't really remember the first time I read the Diary, but I think it was in middle school. What strikes me now upon seeing this Web site is that, as a father, I am devistated by the potential that was lost in Anne and all the children that were murdered in the Holocaust. [And that continue to be murdered in other genocides and wars.] I'll give my child an extra long hug tonight hoping to somehow work for a better world for her. |
Name: Deana
July 13, 2003 09:29 PM | Location:
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I read the diary in grade 5 and I read it again in grade 8. It was the sadest story of my life, and we also watched the movie in class, I remember balling my eyes out because it was so sad. Ive always wanted to see her book but I live in Canada so I cant! Im going into the 9th grade and the story of Anne Frank has really touched my heart and I would give anything to see the Diary. |
Name: Emily
July 12, 2003 09:26 PM | Location:
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The first time I ever read Anne Frank's diary was at the end of 7th grade. I cried at many parts, knowing that a wonderful person was killed, and she could no longer write her wondeful words on paper, and I still find it quite depressing. I know the Holocaust happened, but we all must admit that it's hard to believe such a horrific and depressing event took place in history. I will never forget Anne Frank, and all she has taught me. No one who hasn't lived through that war and has experienced it can grasp the true concept of the horror and fright the Hitler and his Nazi's caused. Anne has taught me to stick through the tough times and hope for the better. |
Name: Meg
July 12, 2003 07:20 PM | Location:
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I read Anne's diary and tons of other books written by other people about her. Everytime my respect for her grows a lot more. She lived in a very dark time and she deserved to live. I have read so many stories of those affected by the Holocaust but Anne's story stands above the rest. Next year my middle school will travel to Washington D.C. for the end of the year trip, they always visit the Holocaust museum and I cant wait to see it. Anne is a role model for all. |
Name: Kari
July 11, 2003 04:20 PM | Location:
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I read Anne Frank's Diary when I was in the 3rd grade I was young but I understood it and it was moving now I try to find everything I can about it and I've learned alot in only 2 years!!!!!!!! |
Name: Kim
July 09, 2003 01:10 AM | Location:
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I read the play, The Diary of Anne Frank, when I was in the 8th grade. I remember being so moved by the story that I wanted to know everything I could about Anne. My school even arranged for our grade to visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. I have read the diary itself several times and still today I call it my most profound read. I didn't know the world until I looked through her eyes. I'm so terribly grateful the diary exsists, for I feel she taught me some of life's greatest lessons. |
Name: P. Dantas, Brazil
July 08, 2003 06:02 PM | Location:
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I first read the Diary when I was twelve. Today I am 16 and I still feel the strong impact of her book and every now and then, when I think my life is not working out, I read the Diary as though to make me think how worst things could be. |
Name: Rebeca J.
July 07, 2003 06:22 PM | Location:
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I first read Anne Frank's diary when I was 10.I am now 12 and the book has been a big part of my last 2 years. Anne inspired me to be a better person and to be more aware of genocides like the Holocaust.She also showed me that even in humanity's "darkest hour" there were still people who were brave and kind in the face of death. After reading this diary I went on to read several books on the Holocaust. I have always thought of Anne as a good person, though at times in her diary she was critical. But then again she was only human! |
Name: Stephen Press
July 07, 2003 06:20 PM | Location:
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When I was 21 years old, I was cast into the Broadway production of the play, The Diary of Anne Frank, directed by one of the great directors of the 20th Century, Garson Kanin. I played the role of Peter over 800 times and have since directed the play many times. The last time was this spring at the college where I now teach theatre. I will direct a new production this coming winter in New York City to commemorate Anne's 75the birthday. I will relate one experience from that first production. Sometimes when the final curtain would come down, there would be no applause. We actors would line up behind the curtain waiting for our curtain call and all we would hear is sobbing coming from the audience. The audience would leave the theatre without applauding. There would be no curtain call. It was the loudest silence ever heard. |
Name: Maysen F
July 06, 2003 06:45 PM | Location:
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I reas the diary of Anne Frank during a book report. it was wonderful beyond words. The diary was great, but it was hard for me to read the afterward when it told how everyone except for Annes father were killed in concentration camps. I stil find it amazing how Otto Frank found Annes diary after the war!!! I think it is wonderful that books are being made for children younger then myself as i think that all ages should know about Anne Frank. As an eleven year old girl, i find Anne Frank to be an unspoken heroe |
