Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose
Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017260
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose by Joe Biden recounts a year in Biden's life as he faced personal and professional challenges. It details his experiences coping with his son's illness and death while serving as Vice President, highlighting themes of resilience, family bonds, and public service.
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Joe Biden's Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose offers a heartfelt memoir that delves into his personal struggle with his son Beau's illness and death. Reviewers praise its emotional depth and authenticity, though some find it occasionally disjointed and overly detailed. Overall, it is seen as a poignant narrative on resilience and family.
Who Should Read Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose?
Readers who appreciate memoirs that blend personal struggle with political insight will enjoy Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose by Joe Biden. This book appeals to fans of Barack Obama's A Promised Land and Michelle Obama's Becoming, offering a heartfelt narrative of resilience and duty.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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