This full-color edition offers a visual look at Anne's story and legacy, as well as her sister Margot's. Whittome notes the close bond between daughters and a father with a recent example: King Felipe of Spain and his two daughters. Otto Frank's relationship with his daughters is another aspect discussed, including the care he took to enjoy time together. As the story moves stage by stage through Anne's life, it becomes clear that the sisters were ordinary girls with shared dreams, wishes, and aspirations that were cut short. This visual story is one way to continue honoring Anne and Margot for what they did, how they lived, what they represented, and the legacy they left. A collection of photos is another way for those who know Anne's story to engage with her timeless tales and draw inspiration.

First published in 2021, the book took a silver prize in the first of two annual nonfiction BookFest Book Awards in 2024. A comparison with a full-color anthology about another figure that won a silver BookFest award inspired a full-color edition of Anne's story, with support from the coauthors. Beyond the visual aspect, this edition presents the broader impact of the Nazi occupation on the Dutch after the German invasion of the Netherlands in 1940. This impact comes from the editor's own impressions and reflections after reading more than fifty memoirs, histories, and critical studies. Along with biographies of the Frank family, memoirs from Anne's surviving Jewish friends and other Jews and Dutch people present a broader picture of the period.

However, much of what makes this full-color edition compelling is the personal nature of the photos. Anne's passport photo at seven—and an earlier one at five or six—brings her story to life with her happy expression. Through these photos, Anne grows up. The shift to a more serious expression in 1941 is clear when these photos sit side by side. Comparing the sisters to literary figures presents another way to relate to them. For example, seeing Anne as similar to Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice or Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables adds another dimension to understanding her. Her sister Margot, on the other hand, could have more in common with Anne Elliot in Persuasion or Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility.

For those who love literature, this full-color edition goes beyond photographs by offering these literary comparisons and discussions. Often, Anne's story is told on its own, in other books about her life. Placing Anne among characters readers already know can help them better understand her and her family. For readers who want to learn about history, the passages about historical moments surrounding Anne's life and those around her offer a glimpse into life back then. Naturally, one of the strongest parts is the editor's notes and footnotes, which offer further information about Anne and the editor's thoughts. Overall, this full-color edition not only presents the story through photos but also fulfills the wish of readers who have long wanted a deeper understanding of Anne's life and legacy.

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