Life

Veil, a former French politician who became the first President of the European Union, was born Simone Jacob in 1927. In her memoir, she describes a happy time in Nice until her family was deported to the camps in 1944. Despite the hardships, she studied law and political science and became Minister for Health and the first female President of the European Parliament. Veil is admired for her courage and contributions to humanity, and her memoir reflects her life and career.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 220 pages
\n Publication date: 04 December 2017
\n Publisher: The Armchair Traveller at the Bookhaus
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Simone Veil, a former French politician who rose to become the inaugural President of the European Union, was born Simone Jacob in 1927. In her eagerly awaited memoir, she vividly recounts a period of joy and innocence spent in Nice, where she grew up. However, this blissful era came to a sudden halt in 1944, when, at the tender age of 17, her family was forcibly deported to the camps. Tragically, her mother, father, and brother succumbed to their captivity. Undeterred by this devastating loss, Veil pursued her studies in law and political science, ultimately becoming the Minister for Health in the government of Jacques Chirac. Her most challenging political battle during this time was to introduce the law to legalize abortion, a cause she passionately advocated for. Veil's remarkable journey continued as she was elected as the first female President of the European Parliament from 1979 to 1985. She then returned to the French government as the Minister for Social Affairs from 1993 to 1995. In 1998, at the age of 70, Veil was bestowed with an honorary damehood (DBE) by the British Government in recognition of her profound contributions to humanity. Veil, a beloved figure in French politics, is revered for her unwavering personal and political courage, earning respect from across all political spectrums. Her memoir serves as a sincere and candid portrayal of an extraordinary life and career, reflecting her unwavering humanity and determination to enhance social standards both at home and on a global scale.

\n Weight: 356g\n
Dimension: 132 x 198 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781910376966\n \n