The Diary of a Young Girl - Podcast Shows - Bookish Discussion

**Anne Frank's diary**, first published in 1947, chronicles her experiences hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War II. The excerpts detail her daily life in the 'Secret Annex', including her birthday, her relationships with her family and the other residents, and her anxieties about the war. The diary also explores Anne's **personal growth and reflections** on life, family dynamics, and her burgeoning independence. Included are excerpts from the diary's original Dutch text and its English translation, along with a floor plan of the hiding place and Anne's personal account of its features.