Essay Questions

‘Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Promise’ is a book dedicated to Joe’s son to give him hope for living. Do you think this book was necessary at the time when the son was dying?

Besides being a famous politician handling national issues, Joe Biden is a father, and he has a family to look after. Joe Biden wrote this book and dedicated it to his son was had been diagnosed with a brain tumor, to give him hope. More importantly, the book reminds Biden's son how the family loved him and its readiness to sacrifice anything for his survival. Unfortunately, the son later died while Joe Biden was away handling political matters. Even after the son's death, Biden remained strong and believed in the hope that he had bestowed on his son. The motivation for Biden to run for the presidency in the year 2020 is attributed to this book. Fortunately, Biden won the seat of presidency, and he has the strength to move on because he promised his son that despite hardships, there is hope.

What is the role of Obama in Biden’s political success?

Despite the age colossal age difference between Obama and Biden, the two learned that cooperation is the gateway to success. When Obama clinched the seat of presidency, he was deputized by Biden for the two presidential terms. Biden remained obedient to Obama despite being an elder. Obama mentored Biden on the critical presidential duties, which prepared him for the high seat. After Obama's retirement, Biden emerged victorious in the presidential race against the incumbent, President Trump. Obama was the chief campaigner of Biden, and he ensured that the entire process was a success.

Discuss how the author builds the theme of sorrow.

Joe Biden's life has been full of tribulations because of his family members' sudden loss, the people dearest to him. Biden explains the tragic car accident that claimed his first wife and daughter. In the book, Biden reminds readers that he knows the nasty previous experiences that have left him grieving for years. Biden also reminds readers that he lost the second child after the car accident claimed the first baby. Consequently, Biden reminds readers that regardless of social status, all people go through grief in one way or another. Therefore, this book motivates people to rise despite the sorrows they go through in life because life has to continue. Despite the distress he has gone through, Biden has achieved his biggest political dream.