WATCH: Kamala Harris details her historic yet brief presidential bid in new memoir, ‘107 Days'
The book, published by Simon & Schuster, is set to hit shelves in the United States on September 23.
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the release of a new memoir titled '107 Days', offering a candid and personal account of her brief yet historic bid for the presidency in 2024.
In a video shared on social media, Harris described the memoir as a deeply reflective and behind-the-scenes chronicle of her journey during what became the shortest presidential campaign in modern US history.
"Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for president of the United States - 107 days travelling the country, fighting for our future," Harris said.
"Writing '107 Days' felt like living the campaign in reverse - rewinding each moment and experiencing it all over again. Behind every speech I gave, hand I shook, and story I told on the road, there were deeper layers, quiet reflections, and lessons learned."
Harris, who became the first woman and the first woman of colour to serve as Vice President, assumed the role of Democratic presidential nominee in July 2024 after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race amid growing concerns about his cognitive health.
Her nomination came at a time of extraordinary political turbulence, and while her candidacy made history, it ultimately ended in defeat to the Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November 2024 election.
In her announcement, Harris emphasised that '107 Days' is not merely a recap of her campaign's public moments, but a window into the emotional, political and personal complexities behind them.
'Since leaving office, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on those days,' she said. '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.'
Harris noted that the book offers a unique perspective not only on her own experiences, but on the broader state of American democracy. 'This book is not a recap of our race. It is a candid and personal account of my journey.'
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