[Stefan Kornelius] gives a compelling description of how Merkel operates... and is particularly good on the thinking behind her step-by-step response to the euro crisis. * TLS * A biography about foreign policy and Merkel's political decision-making process... Kornelius, whose career as a journalist tailgated hers since 1989, proves an illuminating guide. * The Guardian * Kornelius helps to bring Merkel to life. * The Times * In his authorized biography, Stefan Kornelius... helps explain how a taciturn physicist from east Germany became such a towering figure in European politics and one of the world's most influential women. * The Financial Times * [It] helps the reader get a better sense of the issues and themes which have characterized Merkel's chancellorship. * International Affairs Journal * A good insight into Merkel's background: how her East German upbringing influences her every move and belief; the priority she places on freedom and her determination to succeed in creating a more unified Europe. * Liberator Magazine UK * In this fascinating authorised biography, Stefan Kornelius reveals the person behind the politician, discussing many intriguing details about her personal and professional life. He skilfully examines Merkel's background and her ideological beliefs in order to explain the nature of her power and her influential role in the European Economic Community. * The Good Book Guide *