Biden's Memoir 'Promise Me, America' to Detail Presidency and Decision to Exit Race

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall, with Little, Brown and Company releasing the book on November 17, shortly after the midterm elections. According to Medicine Hat News, which cited the Associated Press, the book will touch on a wide range of topics from Biden's time in office and his personal political journey.

Medicine Hat NewsBiden will publish ‘Promise Me, America’ memoir after the November midterm elections

Biden described the memoir as covering his presidency's most defining challenges. The former president said the book will address everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection, per Sun Sentinel. The timing of the release, just after the midterms, positions the memoir as a reflection on a consequential term and a historic exit from the race.

Sun SentinelBiden will publish ‘Promise Me, America’ memoir after the November midterm elections

"Promise Me, America," which Biden says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection

That framing suggests the book will offer both a defense of his record and a personal explanation for stepping aside, a move that reshaped the Democratic primary and ultimately led to a new nominee.

In a video announcement, Biden described the book as covering his presidency's key challenges including COVID-19, economic recovery, January 6th, the Afghanistan withdrawal, NATO support for Ukraine, his decision to run for president, and his decision to step aside.

DeadlineJoe Biden's Memoir 'Promise Me, America' Set for November Release After Midterms

Deadline's reporting adds that Biden's video announcement highlighted events like the January 6 attack and the Afghanistan withdrawal, indicating the memoir will delve into the most contentious and defining moments of his tenure. The book also promises insight into his decision to run and his eventual choice to exit the race, offering a firsthand account of a presidency that spanned crises at home and abroad.