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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Treasures from the Attic by Mirjam Pressler

June 17, 2011 By Mary

Description

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.

About the Author

MIRJAM PRESSLER is one of Germany’s most beloved authors. She was the German translator of Anne Frank’s diary.

Details

  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday (April 19, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 038553339X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385533393

SOURCE:  PUBLISHER

MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

This is a fascinating look at the extended family of Anne Frank told through letters, pictures and postcards exchanged between Helene and her brother, Otto, the father of Anne Frank.  There are notes of joy and happiness mixed in with the despair and concern of the family that comes to realize that Otto’s family is trapped by the Nazis and there is no way for them to find freedom.  Most people know the story of Anne and her family, but I don’t think anyone has ever documented the horror that her family went through and with the literal treasure trove of newly found documents that this all comes to light.  Any history lover would love to have this book on their shelf. 

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    1. Bethie says

      June 17, 2011 at 2:36 am

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    2. kalea_kane says

      June 17, 2011 at 3:26 am

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    4. Mystica says

      June 17, 2011 at 4:19 am

      Sounds really interesting but am overseas so…..

    5. holdenj says

      June 17, 2011 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks! Looks like a great book.

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      June 17, 2011 at 2:55 pm

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    10. melissasmeanderings says

      June 17, 2011 at 3:32 pm

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    11. Bethie says

      June 17, 2011 at 8:34 pm

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      June 17, 2011 at 11:05 pm

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      June 17, 2011 at 11:05 pm

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    15. kalea_kane says

      June 18, 2011 at 2:04 am

      Have a great weekend! Thanks again for the great giveaway.

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    17. holdenj says

      June 18, 2011 at 1:44 pm

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    18. kalea_kane says

      June 19, 2011 at 4:13 am

      Hope you are enjoying your Saturday. 🙂

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      Thanks again for the giveaway.

    19. kalea_kane says

      June 19, 2011 at 4:13 am

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    21. kalea_kane says

      June 19, 2011 at 9:55 pm

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    23. holdenj says

      June 20, 2011 at 11:07 pm

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      June 21, 2011 at 2:24 am

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    28. Patricia says

      June 22, 2011 at 11:55 am

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    29. kalea_kane says

      June 22, 2011 at 11:23 pm

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      June 24, 2011 at 4:27 am

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    34. mamabunny13 says

      June 24, 2011 at 2:42 pm

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    35. kalea_kane says

      June 25, 2011 at 3:20 am

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    37. kalea_kane says

      June 26, 2011 at 5:18 am

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      June 26, 2011 at 9:15 pm

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    40. Michelle says

      June 27, 2011 at 2:32 pm

      Awesome giveaway! I’m studying to be a Spanish & History teacher & I love these history type books!! books(at)bookwormfamily(dot)com

    41. kalea_kane says

      June 27, 2011 at 11:27 pm

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      June 28, 2011 at 3:29 am

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    45. Michelle says

      June 28, 2011 at 10:57 pm

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    46. kalea_kane says

      June 29, 2011 at 12:30 am

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    48. Michelle says

      June 29, 2011 at 1:51 pm

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    49. kalea_kane says

      June 30, 2011 at 3:47 am

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      June 30, 2011 at 3:50 am

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    51. Patricia says

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    53. kalea_kane says

      June 30, 2011 at 9:50 pm

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    54. kalea_kane says

      June 30, 2011 at 9:53 pm

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      July 1, 2011 at 1:48 pm

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    56. Patricia says

      July 1, 2011 at 9:53 pm

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      July 1, 2011 at 9:54 pm

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    58. kalea_kane says

      July 1, 2011 at 10:29 pm

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      Enjoy the holiday!

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      July 1, 2011 at 10:32 pm

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      July 2, 2011 at 6:39 pm

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      July 2, 2011 at 11:04 pm

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