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The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel Audio CD – Unabridged, October 26, 2021

by Kati Marton (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,049 ratings
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The definitive biography of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, detailing the remarkable rise and political brilliance of the most powerful -- and elusive -- woman in the world.

The Chancellor is at once a riveting political biography and an intimate human story of a complete outsider -- a research chemist and pastor’s daughter raised in Soviet-controlled East Germany -- who rose to become the unofficial leader of the West.

Acclaimed biographer Kati Marton set out to pierce the mystery of how Angela Merkel achieved all this. And she found the answer in Merkel’s political genius: in her willingness to talk with adversaries rather than over them, her skill at negotiating without ever compromising on what’s most important to her, her canniness in appointing political rivals to her cabinet and exacting their policies so they have no platform to run against her, the humility to allow others to take credit for things done in tandem, the wisdom to stay out of the papers and off Twitter, and the vision to take advantage of crises to enact bold change.

Famously private, the Angela Merkel who emerges in The Chancellor is a role model for anyone interested in gaining and keeping power while holding onto one’s moral convictions -- and for anyone looking to understand how to successfully bridge huge divisions within society. No modern leader has so ably confronted Russian aggression, provided homes to over a million refugees, and calmly unified Europe at a time when other countries are becoming more divided. But Marton also describes Merkel’s many challenges, such as her complicated relationship with President Obama, who she at one point refused to speak to.

This captivating portrait shows a woman who has survived extraordinary challenges to transform her own country and return it to the global stage. Timely and revelatory, this great morality tale shows the difference an exceptional leader can make for the greater good of a country and the world.

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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Publishing
  4. Publication date
    October 26, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    5.83 x 1.1 x 5.59 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1797130994
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1797130996
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KATI MARTON is the author of several books, including Enemies of the People: My Family's Journey to America, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist and the subject of an upcoming motion picture; The Great Escape: Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World and the New York Times bestseller Hidden Power: Presidential Marriages That Shaped Our History among others. She is an award-winning former correspondent for NPR and ABC News. She lives in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Publishing; Unabridged edition (October 26, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1797130994
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1797130996
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.83 x 1.1 x 5.59 inches
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Kati Marton, an award-winning former NPR and ABC News correspondent, is the author of Hidden Power: Presidential Marriages That Shaped Our History, a New York Times bestseller, as well as Wallenberg, The Polk Conspiracy, A Death in Jerusalem, and a novel, An American Woman. Mother of a son and a daughter, she lives in New York with her husband, Richard Holbrooke.

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DG
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, Great Person
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
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Well written, few wasted or unnecessary words. Holds your interests to the end but does still leaves the reader wanting to know the subject of the book better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of Merkel and her tenure as Chancellor.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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This book is very clearly written and a joy to read. It provides very interesting early life background about the Chancellor and then discusses some key people and events in her long tenure. My only quibble is that it is clearly written by a strong supporter, and might have benefitted from a little more balance. But a great and informative read about a remarkable women. We, in the US, have a lot to learn from her approach to politics.
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B J Harpur
4.0 out of 5 stars A world leader by example
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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Interesting but you never get to feel close to Angela Merkel in this book.Her not being prepared to be engaged in discussion discredits a good attempt to understand her thought process.I always felt one step removed from her as a result.
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Martha J. Biery
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible woman
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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This biography was very well written and extremely easy to understand. A great history lesson for all of us and a wonderful testament to this woman and her vision for the world!
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henry miller
5.0 out of 5 stars a superb book
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
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An excellent and enlightening story about a great woman, Angela Merkel. I feel enriched after reading it. It is memorable
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Maryam
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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What a wonderful journey!

Truly astonished by Angela Merkel’s journey to being one of the strongest leaders in the world.

A truly inspirational and insightful book.

Also, a very well organized book written beautifully by Kati Marton.

A must read!
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Melinda
5.0 out of 5 stars just what i ordered and wanted
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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ordered on time in fantastic condition.
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Brunhilde
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Lady
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
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Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany for 16 years. Born in East Germany, her education included studying Russian, some English but was primarily scientific culminating in a Ph.D. Certain words and themes keep coming up in the book that describe her governance - ethical, moral, trust, scientific approach, high standards, hard work.

Her legacy is impressive but too broad to discuss here and included improving European unity, emphasis on global warming, liberal immigration policies, trade deals with China and leading on so many issues of the day. Also interesting is how she dealt with difficult personalities as Putin and Trump.

A wonderful read about this important global figure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2023
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This was a bit of an eye opener, learning about Angel Merkel. What a fascinating woman. A great read for a. book club!
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Adonay
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on June 30, 2023
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Excelente, ojalá algún día se traduzca para que lo lea más gente hispanohablante.
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Rafael Ladeira
4.0 out of 5 stars História de vida que vale a pena conhecer.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 7, 2023
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Um livro que se destaca dentre tantos outros. Uma mulher muito a frente do seu tempo, que realmente fez a diferença na política do seu país, da sua região e em todo o mundo. Sabendo mais da sua história pude perceber a importância que ela teve e ainda tem no cenário mundial. Bom seria se existissem mais pessoas como ela no mundo, principalmente na política.
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable reading
Reviewed in Germany on September 2, 2023
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Strongly recommended, well written and insightful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable
Reviewed in India on February 2, 2022
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Crisp narration , No repetition, full of facts and insight
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