We’re lucky to have Anne Frank’s diary — lucky that the diary was ever discovered, and lucky, too, that someone took a chance on publishing the eventual bestseller. This is all nicely outlined by Francine Prose, who has a new book out called Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife. You can listen to her full book talk here. And also be sure to see our recent post showing the only existing video of Anne Frank. It’s now online.
Anne Frank’s Diary: From Reject Pile to Bestseller
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Anne Frank’s Diary has had an impact on many lives over the years, and I believe will continue to do so in the years to come. She was, and will forever be, A Journalist of Hope…