One of the central characters in the book is Mike Donilon, the Providence native who has been a top aide to Biden since the 1980s.

Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan joined 12 News at 4 Thursday to talk about the book and its Rhode Island connections.

Officials in Rhode Island have released statements in reaction to the news of former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis. Gov. Dan McKee said that he and his wife were sending “strength and support” to the former president: Susan and I are sending strength and support to President Biden and his family during this challenging time.