'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
'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