

Joe Biden
The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now
Book • 2020
This book provides a detailed and balanced portrait of Joe Biden's life and political career.
It covers his early life, his rise to prominence in the Senate, his eight years as Vice President under Barack Obama, and his eventual run for the presidency.
The author, Evan Osnos, draws on nearly a decade of reporting for The New Yorker and includes revealing conversations with over a hundred individuals, including President Barack Obama, Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, and Biden family members.
The book explores Biden's strengths and weaknesses, his ability to form friendships across political divides, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to politics.
It also delves into the challenges he faced during his presidential campaign and the beginning of his presidency, highlighting his resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
It covers his early life, his rise to prominence in the Senate, his eight years as Vice President under Barack Obama, and his eventual run for the presidency.
The author, Evan Osnos, draws on nearly a decade of reporting for The New Yorker and includes revealing conversations with over a hundred individuals, including President Barack Obama, Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, and Biden family members.
The book explores Biden's strengths and weaknesses, his ability to form friendships across political divides, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to politics.
It also delves into the challenges he faced during his presidential campaign and the beginning of his presidency, highlighting his resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
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