Freedom: A Plea

Freedom. A Plea (German: Freiheit. Ein Plädoyer) is a book by Joachim Gauck, the President of Germany, released on 20 February 2012, the day after his nomination.[1][2] In the book, consisting of 64 pages, Gauck describes his thoughts on freedom, democracy, human rights and tolerance. The book calls for the defense of freedom and human rights around the globe, particularly in "communist, fanatical islamist or despotic states."[3] He also defends market economy.[4]

Freedom. A Plea
AuthorJoachim Gauck
Original titleFreiheit. Ein Plädoyer
LanguageGerman
PublisherKösel
Publication date
2012
Pages64
ISBN978-3-466-37032-0

The book has been referred to as his political program, and as echoing the peaceful revolution of 1989.[5]

Bibliography
  • Joachim Gauck, Freiheit. Ein Plädoyer, Kösel, München 2012, ISBN 978-3-466-37032-0.

References
  1. "Angela Merkel backs 'German Nelson Mandela' for president". Globalpost.com. 2012-02-17. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
  2. "Präsidentschaftskandidat: Neues Gauck-Buch ist bereits erschienen" (in German). Handelsblatt. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
  3. "Gauck-Buch: Plädoyer für Freiheit und Menschenrechte". Volksstimme.de. Archived from the original on 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
  4. "Freiheit, Verantwortung, Toleranz: Gaucks Werte für Deutschland" (in German). Handelsblatt. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
  5. Catrin Weykopf. "Joachim Gauck: Das Buch zum Amt" (in German). Augsburger-allgemeine.de. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
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