{"id":336007,"date":"2025-08-11T15:07:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/336007\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T15:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:07:15","slug":"nicola-sturgeon-memoir-on-sale-three-days-early-in-glasgow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/336007\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicola Sturgeon memoir on sale three days early in Glasgow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nicola Sturgeon\u2019s memoir, Frankly, has gone on sale three days early at a bookstore in Glasgow on Monday. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Copies of the former first minister\u2019s book are being sold at Waterstones on Sauchiehall Street before its scheduled release date on Thursday, August 14.<\/p>\n

The memoir, which Sturgeon said she \u201cpoured her heart into\u201d, will cover \u201cextraordinary events\u201d, \u201ccolourful characters\u201d and \u201cincredible experiences\u201d.<\/p>\n

In the lead-up to the launch, excerpts from the book and clips from a TV interview have revealed the former SNP leader speaking candidly about the shame she felt at the police raid of her home; her regrets at how she handled the gender reform bill in Scotland; her complicated relationship with political ally turned foe, Alex Salmond, as well as her sexuality and devastating miscarriage.<\/p>\n

Waterstones and the memoir\u2019s publishers Macmillan have been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n

Nicola Sturgeon: The Interview will be broadcast on Monday, August 11 at 7pm on STV and STV Player.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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