Frankly
Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon, published by Pan Macmillan on August 14, 2025, is a 480-page memoir that offers an insightful look into the life of Scotland’s first female and longest-serving First Minister. In this personal narrative, Sturgeon shares her journey from a working-class background in Ayrshire to a prominent political figure, navigating significant events such as Brexit and the Covid pandemic. The memoir reveals the complexities of her public and private personas, providing a candid exploration of her experiences and interactions with notable political figures.
Readers will find a blend of personal insight and engaging anecdotes throughout the book, as Sturgeon reflects on her role in the independence movement and her relationships with key political players. The narrative discusses her challenges, mistakes, and achievements with honesty, infused with her affection for Scotland and its people. Frankly presents a unique perspective on the life of a politician, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biography and political memoirs.
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The instant Sunday Times bestseller
‘A triumph. Frankly is the most insightful and stylishly open memoir by a politician since Barack Obama’s Dreams From My Father‘
Andrew O’Hagan
‘Nicola Sturgeon tells her remarkable story with great skill and unflinching honesty’
Alan Johnson
The enduring popularity of Nicola Sturgeon, the first female and longest-serving First Minister of Scotland, was a rare constant in an era marked by Brexit, Covid and five different UK prime ministers. Previously, as ‘Yes Minister’ and Deputy Leader of the SNP, she helped to bring Scotland to the brink of independence, overseeing the Yes campaign in the independence referendum of 2014.
In this deeply personal memoir, Sturgeon recounts her journey from working-class Ayrshire to the steps of Bute House. Revealing the person behind the politician, she explores the schism between her private and public personas: one painfully shy and self-critical, the other a consummate public performer. And yet, she pulls no punches, candidly recounting her interactions with figures including Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, and Alex Salmond – her mentor and, ultimately, her staunch adversary.
Full of the verve and wit that made Sturgeon one of the most high-profile politicians in the UK, this is a unique blend of personal insight and captivating vignettes. Infused throughout with a love of Scotland and its people, it discusses Sturgeon’s mistakes, her battles, and her triumphs with candid honesty. Frankly is the compelling story of no ordinary politician.
‘Candid . . . fascinating’ The Times
‘Lively . . . often moving’ Financial Times
‘She is an entertaining storyteller, with a good eye for detail’ The Guardian
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