Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl is a Novel where a thirteen year old girl writes about her life in Germany with her Jewish family back in 1942. With the Nazis occupying Holland, the family must go into hiding in order to keep their lives. They live in a place they call their 'Secret Annexe' with another Jewish family, and later on invite another family friend to join them in their home. They cannot leave the house at anytime, and must speak quietly during most hours of the day in fear of being discovered. Anne writes about members of the secret annexe, and the arguements indured in everyday life. She also describes what living is like in the home as a young girl in hiding.

While reading the novel, I find it amusing to see the true words of a thirteen girl, and I am able to relate to her thoughts from when I was at that age. Anne has an older sister, and being a second born in my family, I understand her descriptions of feeling less important. "I have always been the dunce, the ne'er-do-well of the family, I've always had to pay double for my deeds" Anne writes as she talks about a quirrel her and Margot were having over a novel, her parents took Margot's side. Margot is also an overachiever, and Anne is resentful of her intelligence. Reading about life in the home, it made me think of times when my family has had to stay with other family's in time of travelling and visiting relatives. At times the two Jewish families must cooperate together, and sometimes they argue during discussions just like normal families. Every family does things a little different from others, and these two families are forced too get along for survival.

Reading this book, i really like the fact that this is a true story, and that these words are written from a young teenager. It is interesting to hear about the interactions of her every-day life, such as things like growing up, family issues, and boys that any girl can relate too. Reading about a Jewish life back in 1942, the detailed life of this family can almost bring you to this time and see the way they were treated. I enjoy reading this diary from Anne's perspective, and I am intrigued to read on.