Book description
Hearing Anne Frank's voice in her own words transforms this historical document into a profoundly intimate experience. The audiobook version of The Diary of a Young Girl delivers the raw, unfiltered perspective of a 13-year-old girl navigating unimaginable fear while hiding in Amsterdam's Secret Annex. Her words, written between 1942 and 1944, resonate with startling immediacy when heard aloud-her observations on family tensions, her hopes for the future, and her sharp-eyed reflections on humanity feel startlingly current.
This isn't a textbook account of the Holocaust; it's a young person's diary, filled with the mundane worries of adolescence-homework, crushes, and sibling squabbles-set against the backdrop of terror. The audiobook captures the rhythm of her writing: moments of quiet despair, flashes of wit, and the persistent, fragile hope that defined her two years in hiding. Hearing her voice, even through a narrator's interpretation, makes her vulnerability palpable. You hear the girl behind the legend, not just the symbol.
Historically, the diary's journey is as significant as its content. Anne received the diary as a gift in 1942, just before her family went into hiding. After the Franks were betrayed and deported in 1944, Otto Frank-the sole survivor-published his daughter's words in 1947. The audiobook honors this legacy by preserving the essence of her original Dutch text, translated with care to maintain her authentic voice. It avoids sensationalism, focusing instead on the quiet courage in her daily entries.
For listeners today, the audiobook offers a unique connection to the past. It's not about the horror of the camps-it's about the girl who dreamed of becoming a writer, who questioned her own identity, and who believed in humanity even when the world turned cruel. The recording's pacing allows space for her thoughts to breathe, making the fear and longing feel deeply personal rather than distant history.
This isn't a book to be consumed quickly. It's one to be absorbed slowly, reflecting on how a single voice, preserved against all odds, continues to challenge us to build a better world. The audiobook format ensures Anne's story remains urgent, accessible, and deeply human-more than 70 years after her death, her words still speak directly to the heart. It's a testament to why this diary endures: it reminds us that even in darkness, a young person's voice can illuminate the path forward.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience