In post-war Germany, a central political norm emerged: politicians must be boring. Figures like Herbert Wehner and Franz Josef Strauss faced skepticism for their engaging rhetoric, defying this expectation.
Angela Merkel, who served as Chancellor from 2005 to 2021, skillfully adhered to this principle of political dullness, and her memoirs reflect that same reserved style.
Merkel’s book, co-authored with Beate Baumann, showcases her impressive recollection, although a significant error was noted regarding Willy Brandt's famous quote about democracy.
Despite efforts by Macmillan's editors to clarify the book for American readers, the sheer volume of obscure German political figures mentioned may overwhelm and disengage audiences, even those familiar with the topic.
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