May Reading Challenge | Day 29

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DAY 29: *FAVORITE NON-FICTION*

Back when I was about 11/12, my grandparents visited the Holocaust museum in Washington, DC.  When they returned home, they had presents for me and my siblings.  In addition to shirts, keychains and other little nick-nacks, my grandparents had also bought me a book (knowing how much I loved/love to read). That book was none other than The Diary of Anne Frank written by Anne Frank herself.

I love this DIARY (cause that's what it really is!), it is my favorite non-fiction piece of work.  I was shocked to discover that this book has several negative reviews and comments, and was even more surprised to discover that the biggest complaint was how "boring" this diary was.

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EXCUSE ME!

THIS IS A 14-year-old girl's diary that she wrote while HIDING FROM NAZIS!  What did they expect her to write about?

I loved Anne's writing, and truly believe that had she survived, she would have gone on to become a successful author.  She was so wise beyond her years, and had a great attitude and outlook on life, even in spite of her situation.

"Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart." -Anne Frank

I love this book/diary, and highly advise everyone to read it.