EPISODE · Feb 7, 2024 · 55 MIN
Otto Frank’s Gift, Lessons From Anne, with guest Cara Wilson-Granat
from The Empowering Process Podcast With Gail Kraft · host Gail Kraft
Episode 158 Imagine reading a book at the age of 12 that moves you so much, you want to know more. Cara Wilson-Granat read The Diary Of Anne Frank and was so moved, she wanted more. She decided to contact the only survivor from their place of hiding during the holocaust, Otto Frank, and sent him a letter. To her surprise, he wrote back. They became pen pals and actually had a chance to meet, Otto became Cara’s guide as she shared her triumphs and tribulations with this man who showed her love, compassion, and understanding. His words to Cara gave her strength when he told her, "Even If the end of the world would be imminent, you still must plant a tree today." Otto passed in1980 but his example became a beacon for Cara who continues living by his wisdom and his love. Cara Wilson-Granat is a professional author and inspirational speaker. She gives talks to audiences on her books, Tree of Hope—Anne Frank’s Father Shares his Wisdom with an American Teen and the World; and Strength from Nature. Find out more about Cara and all she brings to this world at: http://www.wordsfromcara.com/
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Episode 158 Imagine reading a book at the age of 12 that moves you so much, you want to know more. Cara Wilson-Granat read The Diary Of Anne Frank and was so moved, she wanted more. She decided to contact the only survivor from their place of hiding during the holocaust, Otto Frank, and sent him a letter. To her surprise, he wrote back. They became pen pals and actually had a chance to meet, Otto became Cara’s guide as she shared her triumphs and tribulations with this man who showed her love, compassion, and understanding. His words to Cara gave her strength when he told her, "Even If the end of the world would be imminent, you still must plant a tree today." Otto passed in1980 but his example became a beacon for Cara who continues living by his wisdom and his love. Cara Wilson-Granat is a professional author and inspirational speaker. She gives talks to audiences on her books, Tree of Hope—Anne Frank’s Father Shares his Wisdom with an American Teen and the World; and Strength from Nature. Find out more about Cara and all she brings to this world at: http://www.wordsfromcara.com/
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