It is cool to think of Miep Gies emailing at the age of 100. It was surely the least of her accomplishments. Miep Gies, who helped provide sanctuary to Otto Frank and his family, died today.
Humility, thy name is Miep.
Humility, thy name is Miep.
“I stand at the end of the long, long line of good Dutch people who did what I did or more -- much more -- during those dark and terrible times years ago, but always like yesterday in the hearts of those of us who bear witness.”We watched the movie Freedom Writers recently. Miep Gies (portrayed by Pat Carroll) plays a role in the story of an idealistic young teacher who figures out a way to reach her disenchanted freshman English class.