Summary

Friday, November 20, 1942 – Thursday March 25, 1943

In her November 20th entry, Anne writes that when Mr. Dussel arrives, he brings with him gruesome news of the way that the Jews are being tortured and killed. Anne writes on November 28th that the Secret Annex residents have exceeded their ration of electricity and have to cut back as a result. Anne spends the time after dark spying on her neighbors using a pair of binoculars.

In her entry on December 7th, Anne writes that even their Hanukah celebration is affected by the short supplies brought on by the war. They can leave their candles lit only 10 minutes because candles are so scarce. Miep and Bep do arrange for each resident to get a small gift for St. Nicholas Day. Mr. van Daan has used his sausage making skills to make bratwurst, sausages and mettewurst...