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The Betrayal of Anne Frank

A Cold Case Investigation

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The Betrayal of Anne Frank

Written by: Rosemary Sullivan
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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Using new technology, recently discovered documents and sophisticated investigative techniques, an international team—led by an obsessed retired FBI agent—has finally solved the mystery that has haunted generations since World War II: Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family? And why?

Over thirty million people have read The Diary of a Young Girl, the journal teen-aged Anne Frank kept while living in an attic with her family in Amsterdam during World War II, until the Nazis arrested them and sent Anne to her death in a concentration camp. But despite the many works—journalism, books, plays and novels—devoted to Anne’s story, none has ever conclusively explained how the Franks and four other people managed to live in hiding undetected for over two years—and who or what finally brought the Nazis to their door.

With painstaking care, retired FBI agent Vincent Pankoke and a team of indefatigable investigators pored over tens of thousands of pages of documents—some never-before-seen—and interviewed scores of descendants of people involved, both Nazi sympathizers and resisters, familiar with the Franks. Utilizing methods developed by the FBI, the Cold Case Team painstakingly pieced together the months leading to the Franks’ arrest—and came to a shocking conclusion.

The Betrayal of Anne Frank is their riveting story. Rosemary Sullivan introduces us to the investigators, explains the behavior of both the captives and their captors and profiles a group of suspects. All the while, she vividly brings to life wartime Amsterdam: a place where no matter how wealthy, educated, or careful you were, you never knew whom you could trust.

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©2022 Rosemary Sullivan (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
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The Betrayal of Anne Frank

An incredible 'journey' of dogged persistence to uncover truth!
Now I realize I must read Anne’s diary! Probably should have read that first.

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Great book

Has important insights into the rise of antisemitism that we should all consider in these troubling times

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Haunting

Though listening to the audiobook proved challenging given the details of the case, I was riveted throughout the book. The exhaustive research is impressive and extraordinary—and I was moved to know that all findings and materials have been donated. I listened to the Diary of Anne Frank before listening to this book; I’m also watching A Small Light. So all these aspects together form a moving and haunting story from recent history.

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Stunning, humbling, must-read

Read or reread Anne's diary (the definitive or critical versions)...and then read this. Unforgettable.

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An excellent account and achievement

Loved the way that the documentation, to arrive at the results, was doggedly, persistently pursued and the way the discoveries were presented which enables the reader to follow along.

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Quite revealing

I confess I hadn’t thought all that much about who revealed where Anne Frank’s family were hiding, but clearly others had. Investigating it as a cold case certainly brought a lot to light.
I had already purchased this audiobook when I heard that the publisher had stopped sales of the print version shortly after publication, so thought I’d better listen right away, in case the audiobook gets withdrawn too!

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Fascinating story

Otto Frank’s relentless pursuit of the betrayers of the Annex is a fascinating look into the post-Nazi years in Germany. I think this is a very important book- well-researched and well-presented.

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May we learn from The Betrayal of Anne Frank

The message to take from Anne's story is to stop prejudice and discrimination right at its beginning. Prejudice starts when we speak about THE Jews, THE Arabs, THE Asians, THE Mexicans, THE Blacks, THE Whites. This leads to the feeling that all members of each such group think and act the same. - Miep Gies

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Fascinating Warning

Absolutely fascinating book. I was swept away. Aside from the compelling way the investigation was presented, it provides deep insight and dire warnings. World War II could repeat itself if humans don't stop and recognize what's going on... in these times.

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Eye opening

Really brings the Anne Frank story to a better light. Everyone needs to read this and understand the history. We must not let it happen again.
People around the world today need to pay attention because there are lot of things happening right now that are very similar to what happened then.

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