#74: Treasures from the Attic - Mirjam Pressler (WITH GIVEAWAY)

Synopsis & Book Info:
The story is one that is envisioned by many: a relative, an old woman who has lived in the same home for a lifetime, passes away, her death prompting the inevitable task of sorting through her effects by her surviving family. But in the attic in this particular house, a treasure trove of historic importance is found. Rarely does this become an actuality, but when Helene Elias died, no one could put a price on what she left behind.
Helene Elias was born Helene Frank, sister to Otto Frank, and therefore aunt to Anne Frank. Ensconced upstairs in the house she inherited from her mother, and eventually passed on to her son, Buddy Elias, Anne’s cousin and childhood playmate, was the documented legacy of the Frank family: a vast collection of photos, letters, drawings, poems, and postcards preserved throughout decades—a cache of over 6,000 documents in all.
Chronicled by Buddy’s wife, Gertrude, and renowned German author Mirjam Pressler, these findings weave an indelible, engaging, and endearing portrait of the family that shaped Anne Frank. They wrote to one another voluminously; recounted summer holidays, and wrote about love and hardships. They reassured one another during the terrible years and waited anxiously for news after the war had ended. Through these letters, they rejoiced in new life, and honored the memories of those they lost.
Anne’s family believed themselves to ordinary members of Germany’s bourgeoisie. That they were wrong is part of history, and we celebrate them here with this extraordinary account.


Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 9780385533393
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My Opinion:
If you read The Diary of Anne Frank, such as I did, you know what a wonderful girl she was in one of the worst time in history.
Who wouldn't want to know where she came from?!
When I saw Treasures from the Attic, I knew I would love it!
Anne Frank's story stayed with me most of my life, since reading her story as a child. It resonated deep in my soul, how strong not only this girl, but those in her family hiding with her.
Now I know where she gets it from.
Her family has been through so much, and still maintaining a high amount of dignity along the way. This family is one that is easy to read about and fall in love with.
Yes there is a few heart wrenching moments, but those moments show who these people really are as well.
A definite good read!


5/5


Recommend? Yes.


~I received a copy from DoubleDay. I was not compensated for my opinion.~


AND NOW THE GIVEAWAY:

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