Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose Kindle Edition

I'm writing this review while reading and listening to Chapter 3.Unlike most books by politicians, "Promise Me, Dad," is more committed to communicating to us the values and principles of a family man who happens to have been a politician. That, however, is not what compelled me to start this review before evern getting through Chapter 3.Chapter 2 was simply the most compelling narration regarding the hopes, fears, dreams and nightmares through which a family succumbs while dealing with cancer. The brief, yet detailed explanation of the surgery performed on Beau Biden goes along way to showing us this is not just another political narrative.I bought both the Kindle and the Audible version. I greatly enjoy reading along while a narrator reads the book. Much as I did as a child at home listening to Mom, or a student in school listening to the teacher. With VP Joe Biden, not himself a professional voice actor, reading this highly personal account, this is possibly the most important read of 2017.That does not mean, as yet, that I am sold on Joe Biden for President. Only time will reveal to us if he even should run. Until recently, though, I was certain he should not run, so, who knows, I may come around to becoming one of his staunchest supporters, outside of his nuclear family.BLUSH FACTOR There is, essentially, no cussing and no vulgarities in this tome. Share it with your friends and family in all walks of life, regardless of ages, sex, or religious affiliation.Bottom LineFive stars, but, if I had them to give, I'd rate it 10 stars.Comments regarding your opinion of this book or of my review, whether favorable or unfavorable, are always welcome. If you buy the book based on my review and become disappointed, especially, I do want to know that and I want to understand how I can improve as a book reviewer. Just please be polite.Thank you.

I loved this book but could have done without the "working for the country" pages. I like the way Joe writes. It's like he is sitting down on a patio to talk about our lives. I think Joe could have given every intricate detail of Beau's life starting with how he was as a little boy. I wanted this book to be about Beau's life. You see, my son too, had a GBM Multiforme brain tumor in 2005 and I remembered the shock, the pain we went thru, and how I aged as I saw my little boy suffering and knowing there was nothing I could do.The Biden's were out there in the wide open world with the news people following them right on their heels. It must have been so difficult going thru the motions, given his life's work but how did he keep his head and thoughts straight? I don't know how any one of those in the Family stayed sane!Beau's situation was more involved than my David's. Beau seemed to suffer, in silence! He didn't want the father that he loved with everything he had, to worry or fret over his issue. And, I think he may have known the end was near.Wonderful book! Well written! I'm sure Jill is very proud of this work. I am going to read it again but with a big box of tissues very close! Thank you for sharing your family with us.

Preface to this review: I LOVE JOE BIDEN.I'm usually a fiction reader, and while I like to push myself to read non-fiction every now and then, I usually have to force my way through it. I recently bought Joe's last book, and admittedly, could never get into it enough to make it past the first few chapters. When I heard about the new book, I immediately pre-ordered it on Amazon, thinking that, at the very least, if I couldn't make it through the book, I was still supporting someone I really admired with the purchase. Luckily, I didn't have the same problem with this book at all- maybe not as gripping as The Girl on the Train, or the like, but I found myself unable to put it down on vacation in Fiji. The story was a perfect mixture of politics, family and hardship. It had me crying at times, and chuckling at others. It was also an interesting insight into Joe's relationship with Barack, and I learned some funny tidbits about Obama, too. I was shocked, and a little sad tbh, to find out how close Joe came to running for president, since that's been a wish of mine for several years now. I love his self confidence and his authenticity, and found myself jealous of how close his family is. Would definitely recommend to any and all.

This book provides an interesting insight to the man and the events leading up to the death of his son. I would highly recommend it as a good read.

Joe Biden told his story in great detail, both from his work as Obama's Vice President and the harrowing illness of his talented son. Beau. Reading the book made me wish that I could meet the man and his family. The President delegated key negotiations to Biden and he earned the respect of those he dealt with because he came over as an honest genuine man. An interesting and emotional read.

Bought this for my wife who is full of praise for Joe Biden’s wonderful language skills. Very touching, heartbreaking in many places.

More than satisfied

If you know Joe Biden as a politician, than you most assuredly must get to know him as a Dad (and husband). While written with a strong political narrative, Promise Me, Dad, is really so much more; digging deep to expose the soul of this man who loves his family beyond all else. The death of his son, Bo, slammed the brakes on what would have most likely been a successful bud for the U-S Presidency (my, I-am-sure-not-alone, opinion) and tested his faith and resolve in the most trying of ways. But that tragic event also demonstrated how the strongest of family bonds can lift and sustain us even when life seems totally unbearable.Learn about this man of remarkable character who not only loves his family, but who has an unfathomable depth of caring for the United States and its status and stature on the world stage. As a Canadian, I hope someone of his ilk (perhaps him?) will rise and rescue my Southern neighbour and friend from its current darkness.This book is an inspiring read and I highly recommend it to all world citizens.