Former President Biden to Publish Memoir 'Promise Me, America' on November 17

Former President Joe Biden announced the November 17 release of his memoir titled Promise Me, America. The date falls two weeks after the U.S. midterm elections. In a video statement, Biden said he has spent time with family since leaving the presidency.

He added that he is dealing with a cancer diagnosis and receiving treatment that is going well. Biden described the book as covering challenges the nation faced, decisions he made and the reasons for them. Topics include leading through COVID, rebuilding the economy, restoring democracy after January 6, ending the war in Afghanistan, strengthening NATO and supporting Ukraine.

He also said the book explains why he chose to run for reelection and why he chose to step aside. The former president stated the work centers on his faith in the promise of America, honoring sacrifices, treating people with dignity and remaining a beacon to the world. The title references his 2017 memoir Promise Me, Dad.

Biden, who is 83, previously said he would release his memoirs before the 2026 midterm elections. The New York Times reported the announcement occurred on July 15, 2026. Euronews reported that Biden plans to tour and give interviews for the book and will turn 84 three days after publication.