In View from the East Wing, Dr. Biden tells her story in her own words — the story of an ordinary woman living an extraordinary life, and what it truly means to serve as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and First Lady all at once. In this onstage program, she offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life in the East Wing — from grading papers in the Rose Garden to traveling aboard Air Force One, from weekends at Camp David to the unforgettable moment her husband’s reelection bid came to an unexpected end.

Drawing on her years at the center of American politics, Dr. Biden shares hard-won lessons in leading with purpose, navigating crisis with grace, and staying grounded in your values when the stakes couldn’t be higher — insights that resonate far beyond the White House, and long after the conversation ends.

Moderator Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's work for gender equality and empowering women and youth has been recognized by multiple organizations including the United Nations. Her instant national bestseller and Best on Audible (2024) book Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other has inspired readers across North America and beyond. Sophie has spoken on hundreds of global stages about mental health and emotional well-being including Yale’s Faculty of Medicine, the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi, SXSW in Austin, Texas, Global Citizen, and other events at the United Nations in New York City.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most distinctive voices of a defining era in American history.

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• Select tickets include a copy of View from the East Wing, which you pick up at the event by showing the book voucher in your PDF ticket.
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