Going on the assumption that we are all familiar with Anne Frank and The Diary of Anne Frank, I was wondering if any of you have had the opportunity to visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.
Having read The Diary of Anne Frank and knowing what she went through as such a young girl, I think she was an amazing, strong and beautiful person.
I really appreciate your visits here as well as reading your thoughts. Please click on the 'comments' link at the end of my post to share.
I have not visited the house in person but have seen the interior in a number of videos. Lois Anne was a language arts teacher and taught the story of The Diary of Anne Frank. She was, indeed, an usual young lady caught up in the maelstrom of war and hatred.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Lowell. She was indeed.
DeleteI was there, Linda, long ago... I think 1995... You never forget it...
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I believe it, Lies. The videos I saw really touched me.
DeleteI've been to Amsterdam, but not to the house.
ReplyDeleteThe book is such a clear account that I feel that the house would not add to it...but i know a lot of people think differently.
I agree. I think that visiting the house would hit "home" on a more emotional level in the sense that one would feel more deeply, in a sense...if that makes any sense. LOL! Her diary is so detailed and explains so much, though, that one cannot help but feel deeply moved by reading it.
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ReplyDeleteI am indeed aware. A few days ago I even wrote a post about my visit to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Have you see the article?
http://filipdemuinck-kristelpardon.blogspot.nl/2012/09/the-house-and-diary-of-anne-frank.html
Greetings,
Filip
I sure did, Filip....it was a wonderful and moving post.
DeleteHi Filip, I also commented on the post you speak of...so I did indeed see it. :)
DeleteI've never managed to visit, but would love to.....I read the book when I was 15 years old, and was deeply effected.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne-Marie, thanks for your comment. I also read her diary...a couple of times, actually, but I don't remember the first time I read it (as to how old I was)...only how much it touched me. I would love to visit the house as well.
DeleteA writer friend of mine visited the house last year. She said it was an intensely powerful experience. This friend wrote about how she was a child in London during the bombing at the same time Anne was writing her diary. While those two girls were living the horrors of WWII, I was riding my tricycle in sunny California. Sometimes I feel a little guilty about that.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing that, Ms Sparrow. Your friend must have memories that will stay with her infinitely.
DeleteHi Linda! .. I read the biography and the diary of Anne Frank .. I was shocked .. Poor girl! .. terrible holocaust ..
ReplyDeleteA few years ago I was in Holland and visit your home .. I was excited to ..
Sorry if my English is not correct .. kisses
Hi Ana, your English is very good, I understood what you said. Thank you for your comment.
DeleteHorrible, how can the people turn out evil, thanks Linda.
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DeleteI have visited, yes. It made the story real for me.
ReplyDeleteWow...thanks for sharing that, Dave.
DeleteThanks so much for sharing this, Linda!
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