Beyond the diary: The unsung heroes who protected Anne Frank in Amsterdam
In short: While Anne Frank’s diary is world-famous, the story of those who risked everything to hide her family is less known. This episode explores the lives of Miep and Jan Gies, the couple who sheltered the Franks and preserved Anne’s writing after her capture during the German occupation.
Miep and Jan Gies were instrumental in supporting the Frank family and four others hiding in a secret annex in Amsterdam during World War II. Miep Gies recalled that while the others in hiding were often silent, Anne Frank maintained a cheerful demeanor, frequently asking for news when Miep visited.
The episode features insights from Alison Leslie Gold, co-author of Miep Gies’s memoir, and the team behind the National Geographic series A Small Light. Their stories serve as a reflection on the capacity for ordinary individuals to act heroically under extreme circumstances.
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