Former US President Joe Biden has said his cancer diagnosis will prevent him from taking part in as many public appearances and discussions about his new presidential memoir as he had hoped.
In a message published on Sunday, Biden announced that his book, Promise Me, America, will be released on 17 November. The memoir covers his years as president, the challenges his administration faced, the decisions he made and America’s role in the world.
Biden revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer while writing the book. He said his doctors remained encouraged by his response to treatment, adding that messages of support and good wishes from the public had meant a great deal to him and his family.
“Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me, but sometimes it slows me down,” he said, explaining that he would not be able to take part in as many conversations about the book as he had originally planned.
Biden also quoted advice from his father: “Champ, when you get knocked down, get up.”
He said he intended to continue following that advice, adding that the belief in equality and democracy remained central to America’s identity.
