Thank You for the Moment by Valerie Trierweiler

Thank You for the Moment by Valerie Trierweiler

The No.1 International Bestseller The breakdown of Valerie Trierweiler's relationship with French President Francois Hollande was spread mercilessly across the front pages. News of Hollande's infidelity first broke in January 2014, when Closer magazine published photographs allegedly proving a secret affair between him and actress Julie Gayet. Trierweiler learnt of the affair through the press, just like everyone else, and was subsequently hospitalised. As the world's media descended on the salacious details of the story and its damaging political implications, the embattled President vowed to see out his term in the face of rapidly sinking approval ratings. First published in France in September 2014, it promptly became the fastestselling book in French history. Trierweiler's memoir proved incendiary, sending shockwaves through the establishment for its revelations about the President's politics and personal life. In a nation that strives not to pry into the private lives of its politicians, the book sparked intense debate about the role of 'the President's bedroom' in political life and public discourse. Thank You for This Moment is the unapologetic and unadulterated account of Trierweiler's years with the President. Told with shattering clarity, it displays a voice that refuses to be silenced for political expediency.

Independent: Politics Books of 2014 [A]nother highly readable story, a long cry of pain by the French president's ex-mistressThe French are a bit different from us, as we all know, but even she wonders, "How did he find the time?" John Rentoul, The Independent An extraordinary kiss-and-tell memoir. Nobody can resist the allure of Valerie Trierweiler. The Telegraph 'She speaks loud, clear and without caution. Brilliant.' Grazia 'It's an old story, but the way Valerie tells it, with no punches pulled and plenty of torrid moments, it will make a gripping film.' The Sunday Telegraph

Valerie Trierweiler was born in Angers, the fifth of six children. After studying history and political science, taking a Master's from the Sorbonne, she forged a successful career as a political journalist, writing for Paris-Match magazine and hosting political talk shows on Direct 8. She began a relationship with Francois Hollande in 2007 and became the First Lady of France on Hollande's election as President in 2012 . In January 2014, their relationship ended when Hollande's affair with actress Julie Gayet was revealed by the press, rocking the French political establishment. Trierweiler lives in Paris and has three children.

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ISBN 10	1849548234
Title	Thank You for the Moment
Author	Valerie Trierweiler
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Biteback Publishing
Year published	2014-11-21
Number of pages	320
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