A review by tifflovesfandoms22
My Friend Anne Frank: The Inspiring and Heartbreaking True Story of Best Friends Torn Apart and Reunited Against All Odds by Hannah Pick-Goslar
5.0
For context, I read this memoir (or, autobiography if you will) in a span of 12 hours, which practically means that I spent my entire day reading, occasionally near drawing myself to tears at my local bagel shop.
I have read Anne Frank's diary before, however, I do believe that Hannah Pick-Goslar's memoir is a must-read "sequel" of the former's diary. As much as it is gut-wrenching, heartbreaking, yet deeply motivating Frank writes in her diary, I believe that reading her friend's story is just as important.
Hannah Pick-Goslar's friendship with Anne Frank, perhaps touches me the most. Young teenage girls living their most happiest moments, seeing each other in class until their separation and then later a temporary reunion. I think the two girls were most likely soulmates, or perhaps more than best friends. I found it extremely heartbreaking to see how Pick-Goslar still believed that her friend was alive and living in Amsterdam. Yet, it really captivates you into thinking, "wow, after all that time, she still mentions her friend years after?"
Without a doubt, I definitely recommend this memoir. Now, I shall go and binge watch the movie, "My Best Friend Anne Frank." Yes, I am That Invested.
I have read Anne Frank's diary before, however, I do believe that Hannah Pick-Goslar's memoir is a must-read "sequel" of the former's diary. As much as it is gut-wrenching, heartbreaking, yet deeply motivating Frank writes in her diary, I believe that reading her friend's story is just as important.
Hannah Pick-Goslar's friendship with Anne Frank, perhaps touches me the most. Young teenage girls living their most happiest moments, seeing each other in class until their separation and then later a temporary reunion. I think the two girls were most likely soulmates, or perhaps more than best friends. I found it extremely heartbreaking to see how Pick-Goslar still believed that her friend was alive and living in Amsterdam. Yet, it really captivates you into thinking, "wow, after all that time, she still mentions her friend years after?"
Without a doubt, I definitely recommend this memoir. Now, I shall go and binge watch the movie, "My Best Friend Anne Frank." Yes, I am That Invested.