Summary of Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose by Joe Biden
Written by Readtrepreneur Publishing
Narrated by Michael Reece
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About this audiobook
(Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book.)
A story about endurance, family, love and grief. Joe Biden’s toughest year of his life recorded in a fantastic memoir.
Promise Me, Dad portrays Biden’s struggle as a man trying his best to keep up with the overwhelmingly busy task of being the vice president of the United States while also attending to his responsibilities as a family man after the loss of his son. A novel written by the man himself to find hope and purpose after losing his beloved son and which can be summarized in three adjectives: touching, heart wrenching and beautiful.
(Note: This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur. It is not affiliated with the original author in any way)
“If the problem is fear, the answer is knowledge.” – Joe Biden
Joe Biden couldn’t have endured alone all of the hardships he had to face in that year, the memoir is about how strength can be the bonds formed by family and friends and how they can help you move forward even in the most dire times.
Joe Biden’s inspiring story can teach us plenty about how work overwhelm us to the point that we forget about our personal bonds.
P.S. Promise Me, Dad is an extremely touching story about a man trying to keep his world from falling apart when facing the death of his son and his overwhelming schedule.
Disclaimer Once Again: This book is meant for a great companionship of the original book or to simply get the gist of the original book.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be an interesting and inspiring read. It is a touching story that offers valuable life lessons and explores themes of faith and purpose. The book evokes strong emotions, with some readers finding it moving enough to make them cry. Overall, it is well-written and highly recommended, with readers expressing gratitude for the author's willingness to share their family story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Interesting listen. Great inspirations for us to cherish life and make sure we live the best with the one life with have. Touching story.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5After reading Joe Biden’s story one maybe amazed. It is a story that centers on faith and purpose.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderful book! Well written! I am going to read it again but with a big box of tissues very close! Thank you for sharing your family with us.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great, and interesting reading.Loads of lessons in there for mankind.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5t’s a book that made me cry loads, but also gave me a lot of hope. I am glad I listened to this.