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35 Captivating Facts About Anne Frank And Her Family

Edith Frank - Otto Frank
Anne, Otto, and other family members at Miep Gies’ wedding. Anne Frank.org. 

24. Anne Frank Lived Two Years And 35 Days In Hiding

Margot and Anne Frank
Margot and Anne Frank. PUBLIC DOMAIN EDIT NOS.

No one knew how long they would live in hiding once they entered the secret annex. The hope for the Frank family became they would stay there peacefully until the end of the war. While the family lived in hiding, for over two years, Anne couldn’t see the sky or feel the sun. 

To keep herself busy, Anne turned to writing and reading. She spent time teaching herself history and read the same books over and over. She also focused on her appearance and made lists of what she wanted to do once she could live on the outside again. 

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