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01-08-2025
- Politics
Kamala Harris will release '107 Days,' a behind-the-scenes look at her historic presidential run
NEW YORK -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in September on her historic presidential run. The book is called '107 Days,' the length of her abbreviated campaign, and will be published by Simon & Schuster on Sept. 23. 'Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States,' Harris said in a video announcement on Thursday. "107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candor and reflection, I've written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there's value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward.' Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp declined to offer any specifics on what Harris will write about, including her thoughts on questions about President Joe Biden's fitness for office but said Harris 'addresses everything we would want her to address.' Harris, defeated last November by Republican Donald Trump, ended up heading the Democratic ticket after Biden dropped out last July in the wake of a disastrous debate performance. Harris would have been the first woman and first woman of color to have become president. She announced on Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. Simon & Schuster is calling the book a 'page-turning account," with 'surprising and revealing insights." 'Kamala Harris is a singular American leader,' Karp said in a statement. ''107 DAYS' captures the drama of running for president better than just about anything I've read. It's one of the best works of political nonfiction Simon & Schuster has ever published. It's an eyewitness contribution to history and an extraordinary story.' Financial terms for '107 Days' were not disclosed. In 2019, Penguin Books published Harris' 'The Truths We Hold: An American Journey."
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kamala Harris memoir '107 Days': What to know
The Brief Former Vice President Kamala Harris is releasing a new memoir titled "107 Days," which will chronicle her presidential campaign. The book, published by Simon & Schuster, is set to be released on September 23. The memoir is expected to offer a behind-the-scenes look at her journey, with the publisher promising "surprising and revealing insights." LOS ANGELES - Just a day after announcing she would not run for governor of California in 2026, former Vice President Kamala Harris revealed she is releasing a memoir about her historic presidential run. What we know The book will offer a behind-the-scenes account of her journey. The publisher, Simon & Schuster, describes it as a "page-turning account" with "surprising and revealing insights." SUGGESTED: CA Governor Race: Who is running to replace Newsom The memoir will be Harris's second book; her first, "The Truths We Hold: An American Journey," was published in 2019 by Penguin Books. What they're saying In a video announcement, Harris said, "107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. Since leaving office, i've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candor and reflection, i've written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there's value in sharing what i saw, what i learned, and what it will take to move forward." Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp, in a statement, called the book "one of the best works of political nonfiction Simon & Schuster has ever published" and "an eyewitness contribution to history and an extraordinary story." He said Harris "addresses everything we would want her to address" in the book, though he did not provide specifics. The backstory Harris's campaign ended after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race last July following a debate performance. She went on to lose the general election to Donald Trump. Harris, who would have been the first woman and first woman of color to become president, recently announced she would not be running for California governor in 2026. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor What we don't know The financial terms of the book deal have not been disclosed. The publisher has also not revealed specifics on what Harris will write about, including her reflections on questions about former President Joe Biden's fitness for office. The Source This report is based on direct statements from former Vice President Kamala Harris in a video announcement and a press statement from Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp. Additional information, including the book's title and release date, was provided by the publisher. Solve the daily Crossword
The Advertiser
31-07-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Kamala Harris pens story of historic presidential run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in September on her historic presidential run. The book is called 107 Days, the length of her abbreviated campaign, and will be published by Simon & Schuster on September 23. "Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States," Harris said in a video announcement on Thursday. "107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. "Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candour and reflection, I've written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there's value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward." Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp declined to offer any specifics on what Harris will write about, including her thoughts on questions about President Joe Biden's fitness for office but said Harris "addresses everything we would want her to address." Harris ended up heading the Democratic ticket after Biden dropped out last July in the wake of a disastrous debate performance, and she was defeated last November by Republican Donald Trump. She would have been the first woman and first woman of colour to become president. She announced on Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. Simon & Schuster, based in New York, is calling the Harris book a "page-turning account," with "surprising and revealing insights." "Kamala Harris is a singular American leader," Karp said in a statement. "107 Days captures the drama of running for president better than just about anything I've read. It's one of the best works of political nonfiction Simon & Schuster has ever published. It's an eyewitness contribution to history and an extraordinary story." Financial terms for 107 Days were not disclosed. In 2019, Penguin Books published Harris' The Truths We Hold: An American Journey. Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in September on her historic presidential run. The book is called 107 Days, the length of her abbreviated campaign, and will be published by Simon & Schuster on September 23. "Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States," Harris said in a video announcement on Thursday. "107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. "Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candour and reflection, I've written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there's value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward." Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp declined to offer any specifics on what Harris will write about, including her thoughts on questions about President Joe Biden's fitness for office but said Harris "addresses everything we would want her to address." Harris ended up heading the Democratic ticket after Biden dropped out last July in the wake of a disastrous debate performance, and she was defeated last November by Republican Donald Trump. She would have been the first woman and first woman of colour to become president. She announced on Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. Simon & Schuster, based in New York, is calling the Harris book a "page-turning account," with "surprising and revealing insights." "Kamala Harris is a singular American leader," Karp said in a statement. "107 Days captures the drama of running for president better than just about anything I've read. It's one of the best works of political nonfiction Simon & Schuster has ever published. It's an eyewitness contribution to history and an extraordinary story." Financial terms for 107 Days were not disclosed. In 2019, Penguin Books published Harris' The Truths We Hold: An American Journey. Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in September on her historic presidential run. The book is called 107 Days, the length of her abbreviated campaign, and will be published by Simon & Schuster on September 23. "Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States," Harris said in a video announcement on Thursday. "107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. "Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candour and reflection, I've written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there's value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward." Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp declined to offer any specifics on what Harris will write about, including her thoughts on questions about President Joe Biden's fitness for office but said Harris "addresses everything we would want her to address." Harris ended up heading the Democratic ticket after Biden dropped out last July in the wake of a disastrous debate performance, and she was defeated last November by Republican Donald Trump. She would have been the first woman and first woman of colour to become president. She announced on Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. Simon & Schuster, based in New York, is calling the Harris book a "page-turning account," with "surprising and revealing insights." "Kamala Harris is a singular American leader," Karp said in a statement. "107 Days captures the drama of running for president better than just about anything I've read. It's one of the best works of political nonfiction Simon & Schuster has ever published. It's an eyewitness contribution to history and an extraordinary story." Financial terms for 107 Days were not disclosed. In 2019, Penguin Books published Harris' The Truths We Hold: An American Journey. Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in September on her historic presidential run. The book is called 107 Days, the length of her abbreviated campaign, and will be published by Simon & Schuster on September 23. "Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States," Harris said in a video announcement on Thursday. "107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. "Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candour and reflection, I've written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there's value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward." Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp declined to offer any specifics on what Harris will write about, including her thoughts on questions about President Joe Biden's fitness for office but said Harris "addresses everything we would want her to address." Harris ended up heading the Democratic ticket after Biden dropped out last July in the wake of a disastrous debate performance, and she was defeated last November by Republican Donald Trump. She would have been the first woman and first woman of colour to become president. She announced on Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. Simon & Schuster, based in New York, is calling the Harris book a "page-turning account," with "surprising and revealing insights." "Kamala Harris is a singular American leader," Karp said in a statement. "107 Days captures the drama of running for president better than just about anything I've read. It's one of the best works of political nonfiction Simon & Schuster has ever published. It's an eyewitness contribution to history and an extraordinary story." Financial terms for 107 Days were not disclosed. In 2019, Penguin Books published Harris' The Truths We Hold: An American Journey.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'107 Days': Kamala Harris to publish book this September; memoir on 'shortest presidential run in modern history'
Former US Vice President announced Thursday that she will release a memoir reflecting on her brief but historic run for president. This comes a day after Harris announced that she will not be running for California governor in 2026. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The book, titled '107 Days,' will be published on September 23 by Simon & Schuster. 'Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States,' Harris said in a video posted on X. '107 days traveling the country, fighting for our — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candor and reflection, I've written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there's value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward,' she added. Harris ended up leading the Democratic ticket after former President dropped out last July following a widely criticised debate performance. She was defeated in the November election by . Had she won, Harris would have been the first woman and the first woman of color to become president of the US. Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp declined to give details about what Harris will discuss in the book, including her views on Biden's fitness for office, but said Harris 'addresses everything we would want her to address.' Simon & Schuster described the book as a 'page-turning account,' offering 'surprising and revealing insights.' 'Kamala Harris is a singular American leader,' Karp said in a statement. ''107 DAYS' captures the drama of running for president better than just about anything I've read. It's one of the best works of political nonfiction Simon & Schuster has ever published. It's an eyewitness contribution to history and an extraordinary story.' Harris previously released 'The Truths We Hold: An American Journey' in 2019 through Penguin Books.
Newsweek
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Kamala Harris Announces 'Behind-the Scenes' Book on Failed 2024 Campaign
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to publish a memoir this fall, offering a candid account of her groundbreaking but brief presidential campaign. Titled "107 Days"—a reference to the length of her run—the book will be released by Simon & Schuster on September 23. "In just 107 days, I traveled the country, fought for our future, and made history with the shortest presidential campaign in modern times," Harris said in a video announcement Thursday. "Since leaving office, I've spent time reflecting on that journey. This book is my honest and behind-the-scenes account—what I saw, what I learned, and what I believe it will take to move forward." The memoir marks Harris' first book since leaving office and follows her historic bid to become the first woman and first woman of color elected president. She ultimately led the Democratic ticket after President Joe Biden exited the race last July, following a widely criticized debate performance. Harris lost the November election to Republican nominee Donald Trump. Simon & Schuster described "107 Days" as "a page-turning account" filled with "surprising and revealing insights." CEO Jonathan Karp praised Harris as "a singular American leader," adding that the book "captures the drama of running for president better than just about anything I've read. It's one of the best works of political nonfiction we've ever published." While Karp declined to specify whether Harris addresses Biden's mental fitness or other controversial topics, he confirmed that she covers "everything we would want her to address." On Wednesday, Harris also announced she will not be entering the 2026 California gubernatorial race. Financial details of the book deal have not been disclosed. Harris previously published The Truths We Hold: An American Journey with Penguin Books in 2019. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow. This article includes reporting by the Associated Press.
