Biden announces memoir, says cancer treatment 'going really well'

Former US President Joe Biden has announced the upcoming publication of his memoir, "Promise Me, America," detailing his experiences and decisions during his White House tenure. The book is slated for release in November 2026, shortly after the midterm elections.

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Since I left the presidency, I've had a lot of people ask me, 'Joe, what have you been doing?' I've been spending a lot of time with my family. I'm dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and I've been getting treatment, and it's been going really well.

Biden revealed in May 2025 that he was undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. He shared an update on his health, stating that his cancer treatment is "going really well." The 83-year-old expressed gratitude for well-wishers during a video message on X, formerly Twitter.

The memoir is expected to cover significant events of his 2021-2025 presidency, including the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, the war in Ukraine, and the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. Biden also indicated the book would address his decision to run for re-election and his subsequent withdrawal from the race.

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The challenges we faced as a nation, about the decisions I made, and why I made them.

Biden's health has been a subject of public discussion, particularly after his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race following a debated performance. The memoir's release will follow Kamala Harris's own memoir, "107 Days," which chronicled her campaign after Biden stepped aside.

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why I chose to run for reelection, and why I chose to step aside.