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Melania Trump’s memoir: A journey from Slovenia to the White House

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 18: Former first lady Melania Trump walks out to join Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump after he officially accepted the Republican presidential nomination on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Here’s a summary of what we know about former First Lady Melania Trump’s upcoming memoir, “Melania,” which is set to be released on October 1, just a month before the U.S. presidential election.

Release and Pricing:

Release Date: October 1.
Availability: Pre-orders are open on Melania’s website and Amazon.
Pricing:
- Melania’s website: $40 for a standard copy, $75 for a signed copy, and $150 for a special edition.
- Amazon: $24 for a discounted hardcover and $17 for the Kindle edition.

Sales and Reception:

The memoir has already topped several bestseller lists, including memoirs, US Presidents, and Political Leader Biographies categories.
Melania described the writing process as an emotional journey that shaped her.

Book Details:

Cover Design: A minimalist black cover with white text spelling “Melania.” The special edition has the reverse: a white cover with black text. The cover has drawn comparisons to the Chanel Catwalk book, sparking some controversy on social media.
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, known for releasing controversial titles.

Content:

Themes: Melania reflects on her Slovenian childhood, her rise in the fashion world, her meeting with Donald Trump, and her role as First Lady, including advocacy work and the challenges of being a foreign-born First Lady.
Personal Insights: The book will include details of her courtship with Donald Trump, her experiences as a mother, and behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the White House.
New York Connection: Melania has expressed a deep connection to New York City, highlighting it as a source of inspiration.

Controversies:

There has been speculation about whether Melania used a co-writer for the book, although she is the sole author listed on Amazon. This speculation follows previous criticism she faced for using parts of a speech by Michelle Obama in 2016.

The memoir promises to provide a personal look into Melania’s journey and her perspective on her life, both before and during her time as First Lady.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.