Being Frank with Anne by Phyllis
Johnson is an unprecedented and original book of poetry.
Being Frank with Anne by Phyllis
Johnson is an unprecedented and original book of
poetry that examines and celebrates Anne Frank’s Diary with poetic expression.
Anne Frank was a German-born Jewish girl
from the city of Frankfurt, who wrote a diary while in hiding with her family
and four friends in Amsterdam during the German occupation of the Netherlands in
World War II. The diary, which was given to Anne on her 13th birthday,
chronicles her life from June 12, 1942 until August 1, 1944. It has been
translated into many languages, has become one of the world's most widely read
books, and has been the basis for several plays and films. Anne Frank has been
acknowledged for the quality of her writing, and has become one of the most
renowned and discussed of Holocaust victims.
Being Frank with Anne by Phyllis
Johnson is a grand and creative reflection on Anne Frank’s diary entries that
translate Anne’s diary into mood, smells, sights and sound.
Friday, August 21, 1942
Cupboard bare, except for
souls inside.
The plan that
Really knocked you out,
Lumpy heads
Served like finger wrapped
In string.
Reminders of
The way in
Or out
But not really.
A dull Peter, as hard to
like
As the wood he hammers.
Being Frank with Anne is a
historical exploration and poetic interpretation that is an incredible literary
celebration. In a recent interview the author Phyllis Johnson said, “What I
hope to achieve with the book is that through the poetry, the story is told
getting right to the meat of it. Perhaps this form of writing trims away at the
wording and slices to the core of emotion. Of course, I can only interpret in
the way the words move me. I could never begin to imagine living the life she
did, knowing the horrors that were happening around her and to those being
transported away to concentration camps. What I hope readers will take away
after reading it is a deeper appreciation for freedom, justice and a heightened
realization that love for mankind is all important.”
Being Frank with Anne is a
wonderful collection of poetry that offers a grand interpretation of Anne
Frank’s life. This is a look into the world of young girl who turns inward for
strength and hope. Her thoughts and emotions are beautifully dissected through
poetic verse. Being Frank with Anne by Phyllis Johnson is a perfect
addition to Anne Franks legacy.
Being Frank With Anne by Phyllis Johnson
Publisher: Community Press
ISBN-10: 0979087821
About the Author: Phyllis
Johnson’s unique way with
words have been featured in many popular newspapers and magazines.
In her latest work, Being Frank With Anne, Phyllis Johnson reveals a
pensive, empathetic mode of writing. Her hope is that readers will
further inspect the feelings and emotions found in the words and
between the lines of Anne Frank’s diary, a book that has both
inspired and haunted Phyllis since childhood.
Phyllis resides with her husband and two daughters in Virginia,
living life to its fullest and actively promoting her books through
her many affiliations and media contacts. Visit Phyllis online at
http://www.beingfrankwithanne.com
