The Chancellor

'With her signature superpowers of rigorous research and unparalleled empathy, Marton brings us deep into the private sphere of Angela Merkel. At a time when Merkel stands among the world's most critical defenders of democracy, Marton traces her life to reveal how she has come to embody the principles both the writer and her subject live by.' Eliza Griswold, author Amity and Prosperity, winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in General Non-Fiction 'A compelling and memorable portrait ... Angela Merkel's life is a testament to the power of commitment, diligence, and the possibilities of politics. The Chancellor tells that story with insight and grace.' JON MEACHAM, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of His Truth is Marching On 'To understand how we can protect democracy in an era of populist and authoritarian upheaval, we need to understand Angela Merkel. Kati Marton has produced an intimate, insightful portrait of an extraordinarily private leader, who, in her quiet and determined way, made Germany the economic and moral leader of Europe. Marton's own background of crossing from East to West helps her pierce the elusiveness of this remarkable woman.' WALTER ISAACSON, New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker 'Kati Marton's cogent and penetrating portrait of Angela Merkel will change our understanding of the most powerful woman in the world. With a rare grasp of the subtleties of global politics, Marton unwraps the enigma of Merkel ... It's a thrilling tale, skillfully told, and a reminder of the role of fate and timing in leadership.' JONATHAN ALTER, New York Times bestselling author of His Very Best 'The Chancellor reads like a mystery. Definitive and brilliantly written, I discovered again in reading it how astonishing Merkel's life and career have been - and how eventful the period.' VOLKER SCHLOENDORFF, Oscar-winning director of The Tin Drum