How could it happen—three times the “not yours”: from East Germany, a scientist, a woman—in a country where no queen had ever ruled—she managed to rise to the top of the political arena? How did a politician with statements as straightforward as her appearance achieve such influence and win the hearts of citizens for such a long time? In this book, Katy Marton—biographer of the leaders of various countries—pulls back the curtain on the chancellor’s personal and professional life and answers these questions. And touching memories of those close to her, interviews with her inner circle, and Merkel’s personal archives will help you get to know the most enigmatic political figure more closely.