I'm Oprah Winfrey. Welcome to Super Soul Conversations, the podcast. I believe that one of

the most valuable gifts you can give yourself is time, taking time to be more fully present.

Your journey to become more inspired and connected to the deeper world around us starts right

now.

Today on Super Soul Conversations, former Vice President Joe Biden, he's speaking about his

deeply personal new book, Promise Me Dad, A Year of Hope, Hardship and Purpose.

Regarding one of the most influential vice presidents in history, Joe Biden reflects on this

tumultuous period of American politics. He shares his family's spiritual and emotional journey

after the heartbreaking death of his son, Bo, his resilience in the face of public scrutiny

and why the decision not to run for president still weighs on him.

So thank you for being here, Mr. Vice President. I'm happy to be here. I'm coming all the way

to California.

I'm delighted to be here. It's always a pleasure to be here.

I wanted to start with the moment that we all got to see you experience on CBS when you

did the letter to yourself. I found that so moving. Last year you wrote a letter to your

younger self that starts with, Dear Joe, your stutter is debilitating. It embarrasses you

and the bullies are vicious. But listen to mom when she says, Prairie resides in every

heart and yours is fierce and clear.

She did say that.

I just thought that's not an easy for sentence and the rest of the letter as is your new book,

Justice Personal. So what did coming to terms with writing this book and having to revisit

all of the major moments in your life teach you about where you are now?

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