Timely, intimate, and significant, the highly anticipated memoirs from one of the most influential leaders of our time. Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of Germany for 16 years, guiding the country through numerous crises and influencing 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 and 35 years in reunited Germany.

More intimate than ever, she talks about her childhood, youth, and studies in the GDR, as well as the dramatic year of 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell, and her political life began. She also shares memories and information from her meetings and conversations with the world's most powerful people. Analyzing important national, European, and international milestones, she shows how decisions that shaped our era were made. Her book offers a unique insight into the inner workings of power – and is a compelling appeal for freedom.

Pages: 720, Year of Publication: 1126, Dimensions: 16.4x16.4cm