Biden says cancer will curb promotion of his White House memoir

Former President Joe Biden announced on Sunday night that he will limit promotion of his upcoming memoir because of advancing cancer, the Guardian reported. The book, titled Promise Me America, is set for release on 17 November and offers an inside look at his first term, including the January 6 Capitol attack and the administration’s response to the Covid‑19 pandemic. Biden shared the decision in a social media post, saying his health condition would restrict his ability to tour or appear on media programs to market the work. The memoir is described as an account of a presidency that began in 2021 under the shadow of the insurrection by supporters of Donald Trump, who sought to overturn the 2020 election results. By scaling back promotional activities, Biden hopes to balance his health needs with the book’s launch.

Why it matters

The limited promotion could affect the memoir’s public reach, while the book promises new insight into pivotal events of Biden’s first term.

Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

9 Nov 2026, 19:48 IST

Key names

Joe Biden, White House, Promise Me America, Covid-

Section

Politics

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• The GuardianJoe Biden to limit White House memoir promotion due to advancing cancer 9 Nov, 19:48

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