

The account marks Hunter Biden's most extensive commentary to date on topics that emerged as fodder for his father's political foes during the presidential campaign, including his struggles with substance addiction and his efforts to make a profitable career while navigating the challenges and benefits of sharing his name with a powerful father. In "Beautiful Things," out next week, Hunter Biden charts a life defined by tragedy, addiction and scandal - all in the shadow of a doting and concerned father, Joe Biden, whose ascent to the White House came during some of his son's darkest moments. After a year of withering attacks from President Donald Trump and his allies during the 2020 campaign, Hunter Biden has emerged with a new memoir that seeks to reframe some of the scandals that nearly derailed his father's presidential bid - but he almost entirely ignores others, leaving questions about the nation's First Family unresolved.
