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The Real Heroine Behind “A Small Light” And The Strength Of Femininity
You’ve probably heard about Anne Frank or even read her famous diary. But do you know the story of Miep Gies, the woman who tried to save her?
By Jillian Schroeder6 min read
One of the most iconic works describing life during World War II, The Diary of Anne Frank, has given numerous generations a vivid image of the life Jewish people in hiding lived in Nazi-occupied territories. What starts as the childish thoughts of a 13-year-old girl becomes mature meditations on the meaning of life and the way beauty transforms even the darkest of times.