Former President Joe Biden Announces New Memoir, Cites Cancer Treatment as Reason for Limited Promotion
Former President Joe Biden announced on X that his upcoming book, "Promise Me, America," will be released on November 17. He explained that his ongoing treatment for cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2025, will limit his ability to…
Yuma El Centro, AZ, November 9, 2026 — Former President Joe Biden has announced the upcoming release of his new book, titled “Promise Me, America.” The memoir is scheduled to be published on November 17.
The announcement was made via the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In his statement, Biden explained that his ability to engage in extensive promotional activities for the book will be limited due to his ongoing treatment for cancer. He disclosed that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2025.
Biden further elaborated that while his cancer treatment is proving to be effective, it does have an impact on his well-being, stating that it affects him on some days. This personal health situation will consequently shape the scope of public appearances and discussions related to the release of “Promise Me, America.” The specific nature of the cancer and the details of the treatment plan were not provided.
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