Anne Frank House: A Museum With a Story

by Menno Metselaar, Hansje Galesloot, Anne Frank Foundation

In un pratico formato, ricco di fotografie di famiglia mai pubblicate prima, di materiale fotografico storico e di citazioni dal diario di Anne Frank.
Il catalogo del Museo presenta un'immagine fedele della Casa di Anne Frank e della sua storia. Inoltre illustra la vita di Anne Frank e offre un quadro indimenticabile della Seconda Guerra Mondiale.

Genres: Biography, World War II, Nonfiction, History, Holocaust

254 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this little book - it's literally small in size. With history (epecially history that is not from one's own lifetime), pictures can be more powerful than words, and this book has both powerful words and pictures. I think this book is a natural companion to Anne Frank's diary; it gives vivid insight, and as I said - the photos! Sometimes when I was reading this (and I chose to read just a few pages per night), I would just stare and stare at a photograph, and think. Just think. I've been extremely interested in and perplexed by the Holocaust since I was a small child and had dreams about it, and this book is one I will keep. I know that no book or photograph will ever convince my brain of how it is conceivable that such an inhumane and evil event took place (there are no words terrible enough to convey the horror contained in a photo of thousands of shoes piled up behind an incinerator, or of children crammed into a deportation wagon). But this book and several others have given me some insight into the greater historical atmosphere that allowed the pieces to align and create the monstrosity that is holocaust.
Additionally, this book lends even more humanity to the people in hiding and the reader feels closer to them.

[Alex Bright · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was given to me by a friend/colleague who visited the Anne Frank House on her trip to Amsterdam. I read her Diary many years ago, and I found this book helped put the journal entries into context and provided many answers to questions I had as a historian. I'm sure many people would find it a little dry/academic, but I thoroughly... "enjoyed" isn't the right word. I was captivated by the straight-forward explanations and photographs of the Secret Annex and its inhabitants, before, during, and after their time there. I hope to visit some day -- until then, this is the next best thing.

[Michael Wheeler · Rating 3 out of 5]

An informative book from the Anne Frank Museum. While very upsetting gives insight on what happened to the helpers and residents of the annexe after the 4th of August, and details their living conditions during the years of hiding.

[Jan Jaap · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Dit boek ontdekte ik en keek het in (op 2024 0108 ma 's-avonds) via
https://archive.org/details/annefrank... .

De naam Galesloot ontdekte ik via een Ihlia tentoonstellingscatalogus
https://openlibrary.org/works/OL37509...
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In het uurtje (de leentermijn) kreeg ik een indruk helderder dan ooit uit wat ik las van en over.
https://search.worldcat.org/nl/format...
Heel warm aanbevolen.

Jammer dat de titel ook verwijst naar het Anne Frank museum, waar ik dit boek niet vond.
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[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this when I visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam last month, largely because of the amazing pictures of the temporarily refurnished interior of the secret annex. When the Franks were discovered and taken to concentration camps the rooms were stripped, and after the war Otto requested they be left that way, so they are still empty today. But the full-page pictures in this book, as well as the detailed floor plan of the entire building, make it easier to envision the 8 people hiding in that small space for over 2 years. Quotes from Anne's diary are scattered throughout, making me want to reread that whole work.

The unexpected bonus about this small book is that it gave me more details about the fate of the hidden eight, their helpers, and the possible informers than I've ever before known. I found myself cheering for the helpers and the fact that they all made it through the war (though one, who was in poor health even while he was hiding his friends, died soon after). It was heart-breaking to see photos of the family's file cards that attempted to keep track of the fates of all Amsterdam's Jews, with their notations of transfers and deaths.

Anne Frank's story is unforgettable because it puts a painfully human face on the Holocaust, forcing us to see ourselves in those who were killed, and this book was the capstone on my experience walking where Anne and her family - ultimately unsuccessfully - tried to survive the war.

[Mitch Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anne Frank House, A Museum With A Story (2001) is a really amazing book.

I believe this book is available from the Anne Frank House but I haven’t been to the house. My sister got it for me in a charity shop as she knows I’m very interested in Anne’s story. I want to one day visit the house and museum. I didn’t realise when I was reading the book that it came from there very possibly originally so that’s historic and I will cherish it. Thank you to my sister Sharon for this.

The book is really well put together. I read it very quickly because it was that interesting. There is information about the house and snippets from Anne’s diary throughout. There is a lot about Anne’s and her family’s story and about the other family who were in hiding with them as well as all the people who helped them while they were in hiding. There is a lot of overview of the times and everything is just really very well put together with the images. A very moving and emotional book. It shows readers the excellent strength Anne had in the face of immense bigotry and cruelty.

If you plan to visit the house and museum I think this book will be very informative for your trip.

Incredible book. A must-read.

[Leila Mota · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a really amazing book because of the iconic main character, because it highlights the worst in human beings, but also because it helps us to remember the absurdity of bigotry and prejudice. It's relevant for every reader, but it's even more useful for those who have/had the opportunity to visit Anne Frank's museum. I find it impossible to see everything in a museum, even if it's not very big, like Anne Frank House. Trying to remember what I've seen is even worse. That's why I like to take photographs, but this museum doesn't (or didn't) allow it. I find that books move me more than anything and this one wasn't different, especially due to the fact that I did walk through the photos and explanations available in the museum. We shouldn't forget and yet it looks like it's happening all over again.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating, informative, powerful.

My family & I have visited the Anne Frank museum on a few occasions and are always incredibly moved. This book is a great companion to the museum, but also can certainly be read on its own. It is full of photos, dates, & details of all eight people who were in hiding in the annex as well as information & photos of the helpers.

[Dotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and moving. I urge all citizens of the world to visit and support this museum.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A companion to the Anne Frank House, this book gives background and detail into what led to Anne Frank and her companions going into hiding, their time in hiding and the aftermath of their discovery arrests. It also gives information on the people who helped them. A great addition to a visit to the museum.

[Bernadette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with pictures and helps you feel and see what it was like. The heartbreak of this atrocity. It is amazing how brave some were to defy the nazi beasts. How can people treat each other this way? How can some be so evil?

[Jessica Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyed the formatting of the book and the exhibit like nature. for someone who may never get to see the house but is fascinated by the topic and the tragedy surrounding the annex, this is a fantastic alternative. very well done and the storytelling elements with the artifacts is great.

[Emma Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful resourced used with yr 5 and 6 in an English class using this for discovering about inference from diaries on Anne's character by highlighting passages from this book.A useful book .

[Roberta Donati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lettura emozionante che, in maniera semplice, ti guida in quei due anni di clandestinità attraverso foto, immagini ed estratti del diario. Consiglio vivamente.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

PARA NUNCA OLVIDAR! No puedo entender como hubo tante gente nazi.
Pero MENOS puedo entender como hay personas neonazis actualmente, no puedo entender como quieren tapar el sol con un dedo negando hechos históricos tan fehacientes.
No puedo entender como el ser humano puede llegar a ser tan destructivo con su propia especie.
La guerra duele, dolía antes , duele ahora y dolerá por siempre, pero más duele el asesinato lento, hacinamiento, humillación y persecución de gente inocente solo por su procedencia. Es increíble, inaceptable y asqueroso pensar en tantas y tantas Ana Frank, tantas personas que no tuvieron voz, que fueron fríamente asesinadas, y desechadas peor que si fueran basura. ESTO NO PUEDE VOLVER A PASAR. No podemos permitirlo, no podemos tolerarlo.

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Anne Frank House Museum, or a better description being the Secret Annex that she and her family hid within, is one of the most tremendously moving places that I have visited. The experience simply relates the facts of the experience. The words of Anne Frank, as they always have, speak for themselves. This book, purchased in the store, is a fantastic compliment to the experience. Filled with extra photos, quotations from survivors, and the words of Anne and her father, will shake you in your humanity. I will return with my children, and in the meantime, share this book with them.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just found this book in a box of books I had in storage. I bought it at the Anne Frank House & Museum about 20 years ago! It brought back that visit with some great info I hadn’t remembered about their lives & the museum. Lots of photos too. To think Anne died at age 15, the same age as my daughter now, & that she died days before the liberation. Her friend Hannah says if Anne had known her father was still alive, that probably would have given her the strength to survive. Otto was the only one from the annex to have survived.

[Bobsie67 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published by the Anne Frank House Museum, this short book tells the story with lots of pictures of the museum's interior. Good memento to have after having visited the museum. If you cannot make the trip, this might give you some insight into what the Frank family endured; however, their experience only truly becomes real when who walk through and stand in their cramped space.

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helped put the Anne Frank Diary into context with stories about the others in hiding, the "helpers," and what was happening with the war in general while the Frank family was in hiding. Definitely recommend.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having been lucky enough to visit the Anne Frank House Museum in November before the first lockdown, it's amazing to have a copy of this book. Brought back so many memories, both happy and sad, however, a must read. Warning, tissues will be required!! 😭🧱📝

[Paulo Maua · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uma leitura obrigatória para quem procura justiça e paz. O livro, com fotos de época e da atual residência da família de Anne Frank, é pequeno e pode ser devorado em poucos dias. Muito bem explicado, legendas das fotos precisas e linha de tempo muito bem elaborada.

[Joline Seif · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my goals in life was to visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. This book gives highlights of Anne's story in pictures and words from her famous diary. Extremely well done.

[Marcela Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro es una maravilla cuenta la historia de una familia Judía que estuvo escondiéndose por mucho tiempo....
Da detalles de la casa que ahora es un museo en Ámsterdam.

[Jennifer Turcotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought for me by my parents at the Anne Frank House/Museum Amsterdam who gave me the diary as a young girl.