Kamala Harris to Publish Memoir '107 Days' Detailing Her Presidential Campaign in 2024
Kamala Harris' upcoming memoir, titled 107 Days, offers a candid and personal behind-the-scenes account of her 107-day 2024 presidential campaign, the shortest in modern U.S. history. Rather than being a simple recap of the race, the memoir reflects on her experiences, insights, and the lessons she learned during that intense and deeply personal journey.
The title 107 Days directly refers to the length of her campaign, which began after President Joe Biden ended his own bid and endorsed her as his successor. The book contains Harris' reflections after leaving office, drawing from conversations with her team, family, and friends, and serves as a reflective journal-like narrative about the campaign and what it will take to move forward politically. The tone is described as candid and clear-eyed, with Harris expressing hope despite the campaign's challenges.
Published by Simon & Schuster, the memoir is scheduled for release on September 23, 2022. Simon & Schuster, Harris's publisher, has a history of publishing autobiographies by presidents Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan, as well as Nancy Pelosi's account of her experience as the first woman Speaker of the US House of Representatives, titled "The Art of Power", in 2024.
In 2022, Harris made it clear that she will not run for California governor in 2026. Writing a memoir is a popular and sometimes lucrative career change for political figures once they leave office. If Harris had won, she would have been the first woman and first woman of color to become President of the United States. However, she was defeated last November by Republican Donald Trump in the presidential election.
Despite this setback, Harris emphasizes political optimism and hope, making clear her ongoing commitment to fighting for America's ideals on behalf of the people. Harris recently gave an interview on Stephen Colbert's Late Show, her first since the 2024 election, where she discussed the memoir and her plans for the future. The memoir, 107 Days, promises to offer new insights and political optimism rather than a straightforward campaign history.
[1] The Washington Post, "Kamala Harris's memoir '107 Days' will offer a behind-the-scenes look at her abbreviated presidential campaign," 2022. [2] CNN, "Kamala Harris announces memoir about her presidential run," 2022. [3] NBC News, "Kamala Harris rules out run for California governor in 2026," 2022. [4] Simon & Schuster, "107 Days by Kamala Harris," 2022.
[1] The memoir, 107 Days, by Kamala Harris, is set to delve into the world of general-news and politics, offering readers a unique blend of entertainment and insight into her abbreviated 2024 presidential campaign.
[2] Beyond the political arena, the book promised by Harris serves as an enticing addition to the bookshelves, resonating with her readers as it explores her personal growth and the lessons she's learned throughout her journey.
