Former United States President Joe Biden has announced that his presidential memoir, Promise Me, America, will be released on November 17, while providing an update on his health following his cancer diagnosis.
Biden disclosed this in a post on his X handle, where he reflected on his years in office, the challenges of his presidency and the decisions he made while leading the country.
According to the former president, the book explores his administration, America’s national identity, democratic values and the country’s role in global affairs.
He described the memoir as a reflection of his confidence in the American people and the country’s democratic system.
“More than anything, it’s about my faith in the American people and the great American experiment in self-governance and democracy,” he wrote.
Biden also spoke about his health, revealing that he was diagnosed with cancer while working on the memoir.
He said his doctors remained encouraged by his response to treatment, expressing appreciation for the prayers, goodwill messages and support he had received from Americans.
“My doctors continue to be encouraged by how I’ve responded to treatment,” he said.
The former president acknowledged that although his condition had not stopped him from pursuing his activities, it sometimes slowed him down.
He consequently disclosed that he would be unable to participate in as many promotional conversations and engagements about the book as he had initially planned.
“Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down,” Biden stated.
He, however, expressed hope that readers would find the memoir meaningful, adding that he remained determined to push forward despite the challenges.
Quoting a lesson from his father, Biden said, “Champ, when you get knocked down, get up,” describing it as a valuable lesson for both himself and the United States.
Reflecting on America’s founding principles, the former president maintained that the country’s strength lies in its commitment to equality and the belief that all people are created equal.
He concluded with an appeal to Americans not to lose sight of the principle, declaring: “Promise Me, America, we’ll never forget it.”
