The book, 'The Diary of a Young Girl' is a compilation of diary writings
of Annie Frank, a girl who had to resort to hiding along with her family
because of the Nazi occupation. This book has received widespread
publicity and is one of the most famous literatures of the Nazi era.
This book has been translated in more than 60 languages and has received
critical acclamation. Annie Frank died of typhus in a concentration camp
and her diary was successfully retrieved by Miep Gies, who handed it to
Annie's father, the lone survivor from the family. It was her father who
then published the diary. Annie Frank received a blank diary as a
birthday present on her 13th birthday. She soon started using it and
kept updating it regularly. She noted all major events and also wrote
down various personal experiences. She maintained the diary regularly
even during her tough times when her family went into hiding. This diary
presents a distinctive account of the events that happened during that
time and talks about the hardships faced by Jewish people due to the
concentration camp. This diary reflects the cruelty of Nazism and the
horrifying truths of Holocaust. The diary is written in three volumes
which depict the three phases of her hiding life. In all senses, this
book is a gripping read that showcases the dark side of humanity.