“Franklin writes with a rare combination of lightness and equanimity, with little sanctimony or finger-wagging [and] provides context that gives [Anne’s] story a new, edifying fullness…. It is unusual for a book to have a companion as faithful and elegant as the one Frank’s diary finds here.”—Los Angeles Times
“Ms. Franklin… has done a wonderful thing here. While giving an analysis of the obliterating phenomenon of ‘Anne,’ she continually points back to the real-life girl in a way that feels fresh and persuasive….Throbbing underneath Ms. Franklin’s vivid narrative, like a heart beating sometimes silently, sometimes audibly, is Anne’s Jewishness. . . .Readers who are familiar with Anne’s story—and who among us is not?— still have much to learn from “The Many Lives of Anne Frank.””—Megan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal
“Trenchant … an essential look at the diarist’s legacy.” —Publishers Weekly (★ Starred Review)
“Richly rewarding and meticulously researched … This assiduously researched yet accessible text is an excellent companion to the work of Anne Frank that illuminates the young girl and her undeniable impact on the world’s understanding of this tragic time in history.”—Bookpage (★ Starred Review)