Come Back Dad, Paperback Book, By: Biden

Promise me dad is a book by us president joe biden, recounting his very moving memoirs of a year that would forever change both the family and the country. In november 2014, thirteen members of the biden family gathered in nantucket for thanksgiving, a tradition they have been celebrating for the past forty years; he was the only constant in what had become a stressful life, under the microscope, overwhelmed with work. Thanksgiving was the much-needed respite. But this year was different. Poe, the eldest son of joe biden, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor fifteen months ago, and his survival is uncertain. Bo said to his father: come back, dad. Promise me you'll be fine, no matter what happens. Joe biden gave him his promise. Promise me, dad. He details the year that followed that promise, which would be the most important and challenging of joe biden's life and extraordinary career. As vice president - under obama - biden traveled more than a million miles around the world, dealing with crises in ukraine, central america and iraq. Whenever a call came in from new york, capitol hill, kiev, or baghdad: joe, we need your help. For twelve months, joe has been there, and while his son beau has been fighting for his life, the vice president has been balancing the double necessities. To fulfill his responsibilities towards his country and his responsibilities towards his family. He never shied away from the urgent question of whether he should run for president in 2016. That year brought him a real victory, an achievement, and deep pain, but even in the worst of times, biden seemed able to count on his strong bonds with his family and his faith. And on his deep friendship with the man in the oval office, barack obama. This book was written not only by the president, but by joe biden, father, grandfather, friend, and husband. Come back to me dad. A book that tells how family and friendships support us, and how hope, purpose, and work guide us through a period of pain, from personal loss to the light of a new future. Take me back, dad, the book that the new york times book review said: biden connects his wrenching story, his election story, and his foreign affairs story, thus offering something for everyone, no matter which side attracts you.