My Friend Anne Frank

My Friend Anne Frank by Hannah Pick-Goslar offers an intimate and harrowing memoir from one of the most tragic periods in human history. This moving account not only reflects on the deep bond between two young girls but also sheds light on the horrors of the Holocaust through the eyes of a Bergen-Belsen survivor. The book explores themes of friendship, loss, and resilience in an unforgettable journey of survival.

As a young girl, Hannah Pick-Goslar and her family fled Nazi Germany to find refuge in Amsterdam. It was here that Hannah forged a close friendship with a vivacious, outspoken, and fun-loving girl named Anne Frank. For several blissful years, the two friends navigated the joys and trials of childhood and adolescence together, sharing secrets, dreams, and the simple pleasures of being young.

However, their carefree existence was shattered in 1942, as the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands intensified. The Franks suddenly disappeared, and Hannah was left to imagine the worst but hope for the best. As she faced the grim reality of the war, Hannah and her family were soon captured, first taken to Westerbork transit camp and later transported to the infamous Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

Amid the unthinkable horrors and squalid conditions in the camp, Hannah held onto the hope that her friend Anne was still alive. Upon hearing astonishing news about Anne's whereabouts, Hannah summoned all her courage and risked her own life to reach out to her beloved friend.

My Friend Anne Frank is a powerful memoir of hope, strength, and defiance against all odds. Hannah's recounting of her experiences stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of friendship and love during the darkest of times.

My Friend Anne Frank has been lauded by readers and critics alike, achieving bestseller status in both The Sunday Times and The New York Times.

"Heartbreaking and life-affirming" - Edith Eger, bestselling author of The Choice

"An extraordinary story of love, loss and the power of friendship in the darkest time." - Jack Fairweather, Costa prizewinning author of The Volunteer

Through Hannah Pick-Goslar's words, readers are offered a compelling, poignant, and deeply human perspective on an unparalleled historic tragedy, and an enduring reminder of the bonds that sustain us even in the most trying of times.