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

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by Joe Biden

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Does the title of this book refer to the son who died of cancer, or the one that had issues with drug addiction?
Johnny After reading the synopsis, it would appear to reference Beau, the one that died from cancer.
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Why do people like Joe Biden more than Donald Trump?
Johnny Are you familiar with the concept of a "Loaded Question"? Believe it or not, that's a matter of opinion and as many people would agree as would disagr…moreAre you familiar with the concept of a "Loaded Question"? Believe it or not, that's a matter of opinion and as many people would agree as would disagree. Looking at the current polls and are $5.00+ average gas prices, it doesn't look like most people like either of the two. In any case, can't we keep off contemporary politics of Goodreads?(less)
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Is Donald Trump as respected as Joe Biden?
Johnny This is a subjective political question, not an honest question about the book. Anyone's answer would depend more on their political leanings than on …moreThis is a subjective political question, not an honest question about the book. Anyone's answer would depend more on their political leanings than on any actual factual basis. They were both duly elected US presidents, after all—the pinnacle of respect if ever there was one.

Can't we keep divisive contemporary politics outside of Goodreads?(less)
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Does this book have pictures in it?Usually such books do have personal or public images but the edition that I have bought doesn't have them.
Ciel Wendel The edition I read did not have photos.
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Hi, I am seriously about to close this book and start another. I am only on chapter 3 but am already tired of reading about Biden's political career. Does this book get to the point of the story about his son or will Biden continue drawing out chapters dedicated to his political career?
Thomas It gets better. I usually give a book about a hundred pages, if it hasn’t grabbed me by then, I move on to something else. The family love around his …moreIt gets better. I usually give a book about a hundred pages, if it hasn’t grabbed me by then, I move on to something else. The family love around his son’s death is the best part, in my opinion.(less)
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