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October 8, 2024 12:50
amsterdam - Melania Trump's memoirs, filled with juicy details about nude photos, luxury cars, and her unique friendship with King Charles, have become a bestseller. Find out more on Telegraaf.nl
Before hitting the shelves, Melania's memoirs were already a bestseller. Last week, it was the best-selling book on Amazon. It's rare for a coffee table book like 'Melania' to perform so well in online store rankings.
The book contains 182 richly illustrated pages bound in a jet-black cover with only the author's first name. According to the blurb, the memoirs provide 'a unique look into her time as a First Lady born outside the United States, a role she embraced with honor and dedication.'
Melania delves into her family history. She writes proudly about her mother's side grandfather, a renowned farmer in Slovenia. Her father's family also seemed prominent in Slovenia, where she lived a life of luxury despite the country being part of communist Yugoslavia during her youth.
She reminisces about family vacations in Italy, visits to Formula 1 races and concerts by artists like Elton John. Her father's car collection included 'Ford Mustangs, German BMWs, a Ford Cougar XR-7, a collection of Mercedes, and even a Citroën Maserati SM.'
From the age of six, Melania worked as a model, eventually doing photo shoots that became infamous: nude pictures taken with a slightly altered surname of Knauss instead of Knavs.
Despite her past, Melania doesn't shy away from her nude photos, calling them a form of art. She emphasizes her work as a 'regular' model for magazines like Elle, Glamour, and various fashion brands.
Her memoirs largely focus on her time as First Lady, mentioning her encounters with figures like Queen Elizabeth and her son Charles, with whom the Trumps still exchange letters today.
The revelation of Melania's pro-choice stance on abortion is a significant aspect of the book. While the Republican Party opposes women's rights to choose, Melania is clear in her memoirs that women should have the authority over their bodies.
Trump supported Melania's decision to express her beliefs on paper, acknowledging differing perspectives on the matter.
Overall, reviews of the book criticize it as a thinly veiled attempt to garner votes, as Melania aligns with her husband's policies except for her abortion stance. The New York Times reviewer summarized, 'She sounds like her husband, but in a couture dress.'