Joachim Gauck has published 2 novels, beginning with The Black Book of Communism (1997). The latest is Freedom. A Plea (2012).
Updated September 2026
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The Black Book of Communism
Joachim Gauck's most-read book.
Newest
Freedom. A Plea
Published 2012.
Joachim Gauck books in order of publication
The Black Book of Communism (Nov 1997)
Freedom. A Plea (2012)
About Joachim Gauck
Joachim Wilhelm Gauck is a German politician who served as President of Germany from 2012 to 2017. A former Lutheran pastor, he came to prominence as an anti-communist civil rights activist in East Germany.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joachim Gauck FAQ
- How many books has Joachim Gauck written?
- Joachim Gauck has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joachim Gauck's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Black Book of Communism.
- What is Joachim Gauck's latest book?
- Freedom. A Plea (2012).
- What is Joachim Gauck's most famous book?
- The Black Book of Communism (1997) is Joachim Gauck's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.