Zoe Strimpel

Jill Biden’s memoir is assessed as a guarded and loyal account that avoids confronting the decline of Joe Biden’s presidency, portraying her as protective and frequently in denial about his limitations. The review criticises her handling of political subjects, particularly Afghanistan and Israel, while noting her steadfast support for Ukraine. The memoir is described as revealing more through omissions and defensiveness than direct insight, ultimately presenting Jill Biden as a private, shrewd figure whose loyalty obscures hard realities.