Freedom
Memoirs 1954 - 2021
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Juliet Stevenson
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Angela Merkel
About this listen
'A great accomplishment . . . A wonderful reflection of an extraordinary sweep of history' Barack Obama
Timely, intimate and important, the long-awaited memoirs from one of the most influential leaders of our times
For 16 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 – 35 years in the German Democratic Republic, 35 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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All the human qualities that made Merkel a likable and liked leader are in this book: the lack
of showmanship, the understated sense of humour, the dedication to building alliances and
forging compromises
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- D J Cooper
- 24-02-25
Great listen and wonderful insight
It’s always interesting to hear from a foreign leader on there experience within politics and I found this biography inspiring. Definitely worth a listen 👏🏻
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- Mark Cooper
- 08-03-25
the length
it was interesting but far too long it could of been the same story in half the time.
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- Crazy Bald Heid
- 20-02-25
An interesting insight into a proper leader
Firstly this is the best read book on Audible. Juliet Stephenson handles a long, at times dry book with consistent and engaging delivery and copes with the pronunciation of complex German with great aplomb.
The book itself is a terrific insight into one of the great leaders of recent times. Angela is very honest and straightforward, it’s a fascinating ascent from a young woman in the DDR to world leader. It gets a little dry at times, especially when she lists all the meetings she attends in a year, but overall it’s an insight into the mind of Angela Merkel, her thought process. If you’re interested in world politics it’s a must read.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-03-25
An impressive political leader.
I did enjoy the book overall, got bogged down in detail and lists on occasion. A heavy weight politician with an impressive career.
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- LH
- 06-12-24
sense of duty! and the story behind.
enjoyed it very much. is sense of duty too much naivity in the current days ? I think she is one of a kind and I also think the world would be a better place with more women and particularly politicians like that.
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- Hilary Blake
- 28-12-24
Brilliant.
Best book on geopolitics I’ve read. Highly recommended.
She’s a fabulous person and great writer
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- Vanessa Kuekenthal
- 27-01-25
Remarkable
An amazing book. So eloquently written and so well structured. The story is heartfelt and interesting, teaches history, politics and democracy, and has the potential to unite people by proofing that a sensible and strong leadership utilizing cooperation and collaboration is possible.
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- Gary J. Walker
- 20-01-25
A valuable listen in these times
I've respected Merkel and envied Germany's stability during her years as Chancellor. Especially compared to the political story in Briatin during that time. Memoirs and autobiographies are inevitably biased, but Merkel has produced a great account of her life and times up to giving up her Chancellorship. This has elevated my opinion of her; deeply flawed since of course she's human like the rest of us, but ... well, listen for yourself. This is a good book, well narrated, and with lessons for real life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-03-25
A matter of fact interpretation of events
Disappointed in this. Many long lists including abbreviations and too much emphasis on namechecking with pedantic correctness spoiled the greater story there was to be told.
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- Maria/Franco Guerriero
- 12-12-24
Inspiring
Admiration and respect is what this book left me feeling, I think her life’s in east Germany was a training ground for her later role as chancellor, it allowed her to see both sides clearly, before and after freedom, and her scientific background helped her to separate facts from preconceived beliefs, which is uncommon in politics. Her way of expressing her experiences with other countries leaders is honest and respectful, a balance so difficult to obtain. I throughly recommend it.
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