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Aitziber
I wouldn't bother reading The Diary of a Young Girl, unless you're reading recent editions that include passages removed by Otto Frank. While well-meaning, he was loath to really show the terse relationship between his teenage daughter and his dead wife. Few people realize that Anne was far from a sweet, naïve girl. She was savvy, irritable, and had sexual urges like any fifteen year old girl. She was also very talented for her age. She was, in short, a typical teenager whose greatest merit was ...more
Reader Rick
Nov 06, 2014 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Historically Interesting.

I gave it four stars because of its historical value and it's value globally as a cautionary tale. I must say it was not my cup of tea. Having said that, it is worthwhile for its reminder that we should never again let the events surrounding her seclusion, be allowed to happen.
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Susan
I read this one in elementary school. It is a powerful, though- and emotion-provoking book.
Renee
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Linda Branich
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Francesca
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Beth
Aug 23, 2014 rated it it was amazing
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Luana
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