Unleashed (book)
Author | Boris Johnson |
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Language | English |
Genre | Memoir |
Publication date | October 2024 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Unleashed is an upcoming memoir of the former British prime minister Boris Johnson, set for release in October 2024. The book will feature Johnson giving his account of his time in 10 Downing Street, covering everything from Brexit to Partygate.[1]
Johnson revealed that HarperCollins would be publishing the book, saying "I am honoured that HarperCollins is publishing my personal account of the huge realignment that took place in UK politics in the last 15 years—and what may lie ahead. So stand by for my thoughts on Britain’s future to explode over the publishing world like a much-shaken bottle of champagne."[2]
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The book charts Johnson's tenure as prime minister from 2019 to 2022. Throughout the book, he will give his account on his time in 10 Downing Street, discussing things such as Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Partygate.[3][4] Additionally, Johnson has revealed he will also discuss UK politics "in the last 15 years".
HarperCollins described the book as an honest, unrestrained and deeply revealing book by the politician who has dominated our times, "written in his inimitable style and shattering the mould of the modern prime ministerial memoir".[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ Shaffi, Sarah (2023-01-16). "Boris Johnson to publish 'memoir like no other' of his time as PM". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "HarperCollins to unleash Boris Johnson's memoir in October". The Bookseller. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Huskisson, Sophie (2024-06-20). "Boris Johnson's memoir teased - as everyone makes same joke about one-word title". The Mirror. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Boris Johnson's publishing an 'honest' memoir and the promo image is 'terrifying' | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Calgie, Christian (20 June 2024). "Boris to release bombshell memoir as date it will hit shelves announced". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Croft, Ethan (2024-06-20). "Londoner's Diary: Boris Johnson announces release date for his memoir 'Unleashed'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 June 2024.