The diary of Anne Frank 1947

Otto often concludes his letters with the words: 'I hope Anne's book will have an effect on the rest of your life so that insofar as it is possible in your own circumstances, you will work for unity and peace.'

Letters

After the war, Otto Frank devotes himself to working for human rights and respect. He answers thousands of letters from people who have read his daughter’s diary. The diary is translated, and adapted to both film and theatre. People all over the world get to know Anne Frank’s story, and are deeply touched.

Anne Frank's diary is published “If she had been here, Anne would have been so proud."

In her diary, Otto reads about the plan Anne had to publish a book after the war.

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Toneelstuk

A play and on film After a stage play of the Diary of Anne Frank, it is made into film in 1958

However, the book first achieves real popularity after it is adapted for the stage...

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Steve Press als peter in het toneelstuk

800 times Peter van Daan Menno Metselaar, Dienke Hondius (interview) - 2004

Steve Press is one of the few remaining actors who can say that he played in the first Broadway-adaptation of 'The Diary of…

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Toneelstuk

Reception in America The first confrontation with the nazi regime

An enthusiastic write-up in the New York Times Book Review results in sales of the diary taking-off.

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Otto Frank moves to Switserland He remains involved with the Anne Frank House

He continues to answer letters from readers of the diary until his death in 1980.

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Anne Frank Timeline

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Anne writes:

“I don't want to have lived in vain like most people. I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!”

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Otto's surroundings

Miep Gies

Miep is a secretary at Otto Frank’s company, Opekta

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Jan Gies

Jan provides the people in the Annex with coupons for food and clothing.

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Jo Kleiman

Always cheerful and upbeat, despite being plagued by stomach ulcers

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Victor Kugler

Victor, with Jo, takes care of security and finances for the people hiding in the Annex.

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Bep Voskuijl

Bep is a secretary for Otto's company Pectacon.

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Comments (58)

i read the book in school and I own the book if I ever had to go through somethign like that I wouldn't know what to do. Like she is just the cutest little girl ever, but the way they got treated wasn't the best. And I feel for them.

Jennifer, 16 - Lewistown - United States - 15 Feb 2012 Comment on: Anne Frank's diary is published

why were people so mean to others back then its really sicking i can get over it i pray for her every single day she is my heroine and she always will be i love this site because its all real facts and i can see how hard it was to live back then

molly, 10 - allenwood - Ireland - 12 Feb 2012 Comment on: Reactions to the "The Secret Annex"

I read the play in school, i cried at the end, it hurts to see how that times changed peoples lives and destroyed families

Morgan Casto, 13 - Johnstown, PA - United States - 8 Feb 2012 Comment on: Anne Frank's diary is published

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