Thank You for the Moment

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When it was published in France, Merci pour ce moment, Valerie Trierweiler's memoir about her tumultuous relationship with President Francois Hollande, sent shockwaves through the French political establishment for what it revealed about the President's personal life. In a nation that strives not to pry into the private lives of its politicians, Trierweiler's voice demanded to be heard, and the embattled President found himself vowing to see out his term in the face of rapidly sinking approval ratings. The book went on to sell over 400,000 copies in just three weeks, becoming France's fastest selling book ever. At its heart is a compelling tale of politics, love and betrayal that has electrified a nation. In January 2014, a story in Closer magazine featured photographs which allegedly proved a secret relationship between Hollande and actress Julie Gayet. Trierweiler was subsequently admitted to hospital. She learnt of the President's alleged infidelity from the press, just like everyone else; then the man she loved broke up with her in an eighteen-word press release dictated to the French Press Agency. This is the memoir of an extraordinary woman whose private life became very public as she was unwittingly cast into the eye of a political storm.

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Independent: Politics Books of 2014 [A]nother highly readable story, a long cry of pain by the French president's ex-mistress. The 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

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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.