Nicola Sturgeon has said her forthcoming memoir will be honest and frank about her “mistakes and suffering” as well as her “triumphs” as she revealed the book's title – Unabashed.
The former Scottish First Minister has been working on the work since at least 2023, when Pan Macmillan acquired the UK publishing rights in an auction that generated considerable interest.
Earlier this month, Ms Sturgeon expressed relief as she announced her intention to stand down as an MP at the 2026 Holyrood election.
The book promises to be a “personal and candid memoir” charting Ms Sturgeon's journey from her working-class childhood in Ayrshire to becoming Scotland's most significant politician.
Although Ms Sturgeon did not make it explicit, the name “Frankly” may be a reference to comedian Janey Godley's famous line “Frank, open the door” – an element of Godley's off-screen skits at Ms Sturgeon's coronavirus press conference that have made her popular online during the pandemic.
In a social media post, the SNP MP revealed that Frankly is available to pre-order and will be released on August 14.
She noted: “I put my whole soul into this book. It tells the story of my personal journey, describes the extraordinary events that I had to experience and go through.”
She added that the book will provide a behind-the-scenes look, including her interactions with “colourful characters.”
Ms Sturgeon continued: “The title captures what the book is all about: openness, honesty and frankness.
“About my mistakes and sufferings, as well as my triumphs and achievements.”
Months after announcing her resignation as First Minister in February 2023, her husband and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was detained in a police investigation into the SNP's finances.
He was later arrested again and charged with alleged embezzlement of party funds.
Ms Sturgeon was also the subject of the same investigation, as was former party treasurer Colin Beattie.
Both were released without charges pending investigation.
Earlier this year, Ms Sturgeon said she and Mr Murrell had “decided to separate”.
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