Book · 1956
The Diary of Anne Frank
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You had the governor of that state be like, you know, there's going to be a book like The Diary of Anne Frank written about this occupation we're under.
Megyn Kelly · The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 2026 Listen at 54:44 The best things said about it
So, Judith Jones was already a legend by this time because just a few years before she'd kind of discovered this obscure French book um and recognized how important it was and had it translated in English and published it as the diary of Anne Frank.
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The Diary of Anne Frank, adapted for the stage by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, chronicles the poignant real-life experiences of a young Jewish girl hiding from Nazi persecution in Amsterdam during World War II. Megyn Kelly discussed the historical work on The Megyn Kelly Show while reacting to a political remark where a governor compared a contemporary occupation to the severe conditions depicted in the famous diary. Separately, Josh Clark brought up the book on Stuff You Should Know while discussing the legendary editor Judith Jones, who famously recognized the significance of the manuscript, arranged for its English translation, and guided its publication path. Although primarily mentioned in passing during these podcast episodes rather than directly recommended as a read, the timeless text continues to serve as an enduring cultural touchstone and a vital historical benchmark for profound human resilience, persecution, and remembrance during one of history's darkest chapters.
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Josh Clark So, Judith Jones was already a legend by this time because just a few years before she'd kind of discovered… 1
“So, Judith Jones was already a legend by this time because just a few years before she'd kind of discovered this obscure French book um and recognized how important it was and had it translated in English and published it as the diary of Anne Frank.”
Megyn Kelly You had the governor of that state be like, you know, there's going to be a book like The Diary of Anne Fra… 1
“You had the governor of that state be like, you know, there's going to be a book like The Diary of Anne Frank written about this occupation we're under.”