Angela Merkel's Memoir 'Freiheit' Breaks Sales Records Amid Mixed Reception

The book has sold over 200,000 copies in its first week, but Amazon restricted reviews due to unusual activity, citing concerns over authenticity.

Angela Merkel's memoir, 'Freiheit,' has become the most successful book of the year in Germany, selling over 200,000 copies in its first week.
The 736-page autobiography, co-written with Beate Baumann, reflects on Merkel's life and 16-year tenure as Germany's chancellor.
Amazon restricted reviews to verified purchases after detecting unusual activity, which some speculate was due to politically motivated negative reviews.
Critics have faulted the book for its high price (42 euros) and lack of self-reflection, while others have praised its accessibility for general readers.
Despite the criticism, demand remains high, with the initial 400,000-copy print run sold out and additional copies being distributed.