The Legacy of Anne Frank

December 1, 2018
Anne Frank has become a global icon in the decades since her death by genocide, her story and writings transformed into symbols of the quest for universal human rights. Educator Perry has spent almost three decades at the center of that endeavor as cofounder of the UK-based Anne Frank Trust, which pursues these goals through traveling exhibitions, education, and outreach. In her first book, she presents an overview of Frank's life and death but focuses primarily on the history of the trust. She explains how the trust has learned to emphasize parallels between Frank's ideas and circumstances and those of young people today, especially in conflict zones, to empower them to fight against discrimination and prejudice. She also includes stories of her own relationships with Holocaust survivors, including Anne's father, Otto Frank, and recounts the trust's work to enlist eminent figures from the worlds of politics and human rights in its cause. This unusual and illuminating book will appeal to all who are moved by and curious about Frank's story and legacy and everyone interested in humanitarian activism.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)