Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections

Former President Joe Biden is set to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," on November 17, according to his publisher, Little, Brown and Company. The book, scheduled for release two weeks after the November midterm elections, will delve into his presidency, touching on key decisions and his rationale for seeking reelection and subsequently stepping aside.

Biden stated that the memoir addresses the challenges the nation faced and the choices he made during his time in office. "It's about why I chose to run for reelection and why I chose to step aside," he said in a video statement. The book's publication date, following a crucial midterm election where Democrats aim to retain control of Congress, could potentially shift focus and cause unease within the party.

Many Democrats are reportedly divided on Biden's legacy, with some attributing Republican President Donald Trump's return to the White House to Biden's pursuit of a second term. Party leaders hope to keep the fall campaign centered on Trump and his record, and any pre-election publicity from Biden's book could be met with frustration. The memoir's title echoes Biden's 2017 book, "Promise Me, Dad," which focused on the death of his son, Beau Biden.

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'Promise Me, America' is about the challenges we faced as a nation. It's about the decisions I made and why I made them. It's about why I chose to run for reelection and why I chose to step aside.