This is a fascinating read and an incredible insight into the life of Anne and her family while they hid out during World War II. Despite the exceptional circumstances of her young life, I found myself able to relate to Anne on so many different levels. Her diary is a detailed reflection of her emotions and feelings about numerous topics such as family, friendship, love, boyfriends, sex: all the things your average teenager may spend their youth pondering and exploring. All of these areas are explored by Anne with the painful honesty of someone who is unable to explore all of her feelings openly in the world, like she should have been able to. The real tragedy of this diary is reading Anne's many aspirations and dreams for her future; the bright future that she should have had. It is with sadness and a heavy heart that we get this unique insight into this wonderful young woman and her life, all the while knowing that her life was tragically cut so short. A really poignant read.