Angela Merkel , the former German Chancellor, was widely regarded as one of the most influential politicians globally until her retirement in 2021. As Germany approaches snap elections in February, Merkel ’s memoir, Freedom , co-authored with her long-time adviser Beate Baumann, is set to be released in 30 languages. The 736-page book is expected to offer an in-depth look at her 16 years in office, a period during which she was seen as one of the world’s most powerful women. However, Merkel ’s