Ten Years to Save the West
AuthorLiz Truss
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
GenreMemoir
PublisherBiteback Publishing (United Kingdom)
Regnery Publishing (United States)
Publication date
16 April 2024
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Ten Years to Save the West is a memoir of the former British prime minister Liz Truss, published on 16 April 2024,[1] by Biteback Publishing in the United Kingdom and Regnery Publishing in the United States.[2]

It is speculated that the book contains Truss's account of her meetings with various heads of state and government, including her meeting with Elizabeth II two days before the monarch's death, with Truss claiming to want to see a global "conservative movement revival".[3] Truss wrote the book herself without the use of a ghostwriter.[4] The book was announced by Truss on the social media platform X.[2][5][6]

It received predominantly negative reviews, with critics noting a lack of self-reflection[7] or comprehension regarding the gravity of the situation during Truss's premiership.[8][9] Critics have also labelled it a rant and dismissed it as a narrative driven by "hubristic zeal,"[10] devoid of fresh insights. Instead of shedding light on her tenure, Liz Truss has been criticised for offering peculiar explanations.[11][12] Furthermore, there are claims that she violated UK protocols by disclosing advice purportedly given by the Queen in her book.

References

  1. ^ Peck, Tom (13 September 2023). "Liz Truss has a deranged plan to 'save the West' (who from – herself?)". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b Schofield, Kevin (10 September 2023). "Liz Truss is writing a book about how to 'save the west' and people have thoughts". HuffPost. Archived from the original on 11 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ^ Ferguson, Donna (9 September 2023). "Liz Truss to 'share lessons' of her time in government in new book". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  4. ^ Britton, Paul (10 September 2023). "Liz Truss, prime minister for 49 days, to 'share lessons' of time in government in new book". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 11 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  5. ^ Mitchell, Archie (16 April 2024). "Liz Truss book: Key revelations from the ex-PM's 49 days in No 10". The Independent. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024.
  6. ^ Pearson, Allison (16 April 2024). "Liz Truss interview: 'The people who claim I crashed the economy are either very stupid or very malevolent'". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024.
  7. ^ Chorley, Matt (16 April 2024). "Liz Truss's book reveals a total absence of self-reflection". The Times. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  8. ^ Hinsliff, Gaby (16 April 2024). "Liz Truss has kindly offered to 'save the west'. But who will save her from her delusions?". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024.
  9. ^ Belam, Martin (16 April 2024). "Liz Truss quiz: did she really say that in her book?". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024.
  10. ^ Rawnsley, Andrew (21 April 2024). "Ten Years to Save the West by Liz Truss review – economical with the truth about her own downfall". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  11. ^ Gauke, David (19 April 2024). "What's the point of Liz Truss?". New Statesman. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  12. ^ Maguire, Patrick (21 April 2024). "Ten Years to Save the West by Liz Truss review — as readable as a crisp packet". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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