Biden Limits Memoir Promotions Amid Prostate Cancer Treatment: ‘The Words Speak for Themselves’
Joe Biden will limit promotion of his forthcoming memoir, Promise Me, America, due to his prostate cancer diagnosis. In a social media statement, the former president explained that his treatment has slowed his schedule.
“Some days are better than others,” Biden wrote. “It hasn’t stopped me, but it does slow me down. Unfortunately, this means I won’t be able to engage in as many conversations about my book as I would have hoped. However, I remain hopeful that the narrative on the pages will speak for itself.”
The novel, set for release on November 17, chronicles Biden’s time in office. He wrote that it “covers my years as President,” describing the challenges the nation faced, the decisions he made, and the reasoning behind those choices.
“It’s about who we are as a nation,” Biden wrote. “What we stand for. And America’s role on the world stage. Above all, it is about my faith in the American people and the enduring experiment in self‑governance and democracy.”
He added, “While writing the book, I was diagnosed with cancer, a disease well‑known to millions of Americans and their families. My doctors have expressed encouragement regarding my treatment response. Moreover, the prayers, kind words, and well wishes from readers, family members, and friends have meant more to me and Jill and our family than you can ever know.”
I want to share a brief update.
My presidential memoir, PROMISE ME, AMERICA, is coming out on November 17th. I hope you’ll read it. It covers my years as President. The challenges we faced, the decisions I made, and why I made them. It’s about who we are as a nation. What we…
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2026
Looking ahead, Biden reflected, “I will carry forward the advice my father gave me long ago: ‘When you are knocked down, get up.’ It is a lesson for me and for America. We are blessed—it is a nation of a unique character. Unlike others, we are founded on an idea: an idea larger than any ocean, stronger than any army, and more resilient than any tyrant. That idea affirms that all Americans are created equal.”
Earlier this year, Biden disclosed that the memoir centers on his faith in America. In a video interview, he explained that the book examines the nation’s challenges, the decisions he made, and the reasoning behind those choices. He highlighted his leadership during the COVID‑19 pandemic, the reconstruction of the economy, the restoration of democracy following the January 6 attacks, the conclusion of the prolonged war in Afghanistan, the strengthening of NATO, and the support for Ukraine. Ultimately, he stated that the work reflects his devotion to the promise of the United States.
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Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer last May. In a statement given in October 2025, his spokeswoman, Kelly Scully, said, “As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment.”
The Biden family has navigated multiple cancer battles. The president’s son, Beau, passed away from a brain tumor at age 46, and First Lady Jill Biden had two cancerous skin lesions removed in 2023.
