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Freedom

Memoirs 1954 - 2021

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Freedom

By: Angela Merkel
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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For sixteen years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany. She led the country through numerous crises, shaping both Germany and international politics with her actions and attitudes. In her memoirs, co-written with her long-time political advisor Beate Baumann, she reflects on her life in two German states - thirty-five years in the German Democratic Republic, thirty-five years in reunited Germany.

More intimately than ever before, she talks about her childhood, youth, and studies in the GDR and the dramatic year of 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell and her political life began. She also shares recollections and insights from her meetings and conversations with the world's most powerful people. Discussing significant national, European, and international turning points, she shows how the decisions were made that shaped our times. Her book offers a unique insight into the inner workings of power - and is a compelling plea for freedom.

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I was excited to read this book but was disappointed . Way to much boring admin detail especially in the first half of the book . The second half was an improvement but still a very forgettable memoir

Disappointing

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A thorough description of Merkel’s formative years in the GDR and political years thereafter, with a bias towards foreign relations.

At times annoyingly detailed (every meeting’s date, location and attendees seemed to get a mention) yet extremely illuminating about decision and policy making at the heart of Europe.

Meticulously researched, very well translated into English. In the latter part of the book Merkel appears compelled to justify her positions.

Possibly the best description of international stake craft that I have read. A must read.

Extremely detailed and sometimes compelling

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All of it - she was an amazing person and ran an amazing team of people

What an amazing woman.

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