In this definitive new biography; Carol Ann Lee provides the answer to one of the most heartbreaking questions of modern times: Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis? Probing this startling act of treachery; Lee brings to light never before documented information about Otto Frank and the individual who would claim responsibility -- revealing a terrifying relationship that lasted until the day Frank died. Based upon impeccable research into rare archives and filled with excerpts from the secret journal that Frank kept from the day of his liberation until his return to the Secret Annex in 1945; this landmark biography at last brings into focus the life of a little-understood man -- whose story illuminates some of the most harrowing and memorable events of the last century.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful. Think Like An (Ancient) EgyptianBy Bruce LoveittI just came off of reading another book by Paul Johnson; "A History Of The American People"; so this was quite a switch! Once again; Mr. Johnson has impressed me with his erudition and pleased me with his smooth style. Right up front; let me say that I was as ignorant as you can get concerning this subject before I read this book; so my knowledge level had nowhere to go but up! If you already know a lot about this subject you may not find this book worthwhile. That being said; if you don't know much about ancient Egypt this book is a good starting point. Mr. Johnson gives you some actual history as far as talking of events and dynasties; etc. but the majority of the book deals with the religious beliefs of the Egyptians and their art; and how the two were intimately connected. There is also an excellent chapter on hieroglyphs. One of the strong suits of the book is how it gets you into the mind of the ancient Egyptians and you start to see things the way they might have. Mr. Johnson explains such things as why; on wall paintings; people were shown in profile rather than giving us a frontal view and why the Egyptian artist intentionally chose not to use aerial perspective. (Sorry; you'll have to read the book to find out!) Suffice it to say; when you look at things after knowing what the Egyptians believed you will be able to appreciate their achievements all the more. The book is also useful in showing the link between Egyptian art and religion and what came later (Greek and Roman culture; Christianity; Judaism; etc.) Highly recommended!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. European ScholarshipBy Fine1952though jaded. provides the perfect backdrop that is needed to give a true; well rounded account of the height of KmT knowledge and its influence on the world.1Love;Fine19520 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book on the ancient EgyptiansBy KJBMany a book has been written on Egypt with huge knowledge and data behind but few excel in giving a clear description on the ways of life; thought; social structure and dynamics that may seem very distant from us but placing Egypt and its people in their socio-economic and geographical context the picture gets clearer. The book is well readable and offers a great insight for all even with only a small knowledge about the antique times. A good collection of pictures is also added.
