Anne Frank Remembered
Book description
For the millions moved by Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, here is Miep Gies's own astonishing story. For more than two years, Miep and her husband helped hide the Franks from the Nazis. Like thousands of unsung heroes of the Holocaust, they risked their lives every day…
Why read it?
3 authors picked Anne Frank Remembered as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Miep Gies was one of the people who hid Anne Frank, her family, and four friends in the Secret Annex in Amsterdam in 1942.
At great risk, four of Otto Frank’s employees secured food stamps from the underground and took care of the hiders for an astonishing two years and one month before they were betrayed. Gies’s book gives a real sense of what it was like to live under enemy occupation when it was impossible to trust anyone.
“We were no longer keeping silent. We had lost the habit of speech. Do you understand the difference?” she once said.…
From Rosemary's list on courage and putting your life on the line.
This riveting memoir tells the story of how Miep Gies and her husband hid Anne Frank’s family from the Nazis for over two years. Risking her life every single day—and almost getting caught several times—Miep brought food, emotional support, and news of the war to Anne’s family in their hiding space. The writing is beautiful and heartfelt. Miep claims she was only doing what any decent person would do—and there were many unsung heroes of the Holocaust—but she went far above and beyond to protect them. “It seems we are never far from Miep’s thoughts,” wrote Anne in her famous…
From Laurie's list on women overcoming odds doing extraordinary things.
Miep Gies helped to hide Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis, risking her life to bring them food, news, and emotional support. She found Anne’s diary and brought the world a message of love and hope. Her inspiring story shows how ordinary people can act with tremendous courage in extraordinary times.
From Ellen's list on hope and understanding after the Holocaust.
Want books like Anne Frank Remembered?
Our community of 11,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Anne Frank Remembered.
Browse books like Anne Frank Remembered
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in the Holocaust, Anne Frank, and the Netherlands?
11,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about the Holocaust, Anne Frank, and the Netherlands.