A review by cmdurant10
The Last Secret of the Secret Annex: The Untold Story of Anne Frank, Her Silent Protector, and a Family Betrayal by Joop van Wijk-Voskuijl, Jeroen De Bruyn

3.0

2.5/5 ⭐️ – This book had a promising start but lost credibility as the story progressed. The first half was engaging, especially when exploring the historical aspects of the Holocaust, Anne Frank, and Bev's involvement. However, as the focus shifted to family dynamics, much of it seemed to rely on hearsay and gossip, which made the narrative feel less reliable.

While I appreciated learning about the aftermath and lesser-known details, discovering that the author, Bev’s son, wrote the book despite being estranged from her at the time of her passing left a sour taste. That context felt uncomfortable and overshadowed the story's intent.