Boris Johnson has published his memoirs titled ‘Unleashed‘ (‘Unleashed’ in Spanish), a book that offers a unfiltered view of his political career and which has generated great interest in the United Kingdom.
Published by Harper Collins, it has more than 750 pages and it is presented as a work that breaks the mold of traditional memoirs of prime ministers, offering an honest and unbridled account of one of the most controversial politicians of recent times.
‘Unleashed’ is about fifteen years of Johnson’s political life, from his victory in the London mayoral election in 2008 to his tenure as prime minister. Throughout the book, Johnson addresses topics such as riots and knife crime in London, his role in the campaign Brexitthe management of the Covid-19 pandemic and his electoral victory in 2019.
The book also reveals personal details, such as his near-death experience from Covid-19 and his interactions with world leaders. A reading with controversial statements such as having considered a military operation and send special forces British to the Netherlands to recover Covid-19 vaccines, supposedly confiscated by the EU. He also mentions a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, who allegedly told him that the United Kingdom deserved “punishment” for Brexit.
These statements have been criticized for their lack of truth, leading some critics to question the veracity of the book’s content. Criticism of ‘Unleashed’ has been varied. Some see it as a narcissistic and self-indulgent work, while others highlight its inimitable style and its ability to entertain.
Sales success
Martin Kettlecritic for ‘The Guardian’, describes the book as “the memories of a clown“, pointing out the lack of introspection and reflection in its pages. Despite the opinions, it is already a sales success.
Beyond the content, the book reflects the Johnson’s vision for the United Kingdom as an extraordinary country with an exceptional future. In its pages, he defends his belief in “levelling” opportunities for all Britons and criticizes those he considers responsible for political and social stagnation.
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