Vice President JD Vance is set to release a new book this summer—this time turning his attention to something far more personal than politics: his faith.

Titled Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, the book is scheduled for release on June 16 and will explore Vance’s spiritual journey, including how he lost his faith and ultimately found it again. The announcement has already generated buzz, not only because of the book’s subject matter but also because it follows the massive success of his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which sold millions of copies and helped launch him into the national spotlight.

In reflecting on the new project, Vance was candid about the struggles that shaped his story. “The story of how I regained my faith, of course, only happened because I had lost it to begin with,” he said. “The interesting question that hangs over this book, and over my mind, is why I ever strayed from the path. Why the Christian faith of my youth failed to properly take root.”

Vance’s journey has been anything but straightforward. He has spoken openly about moving from a Christian upbringing to atheism, and eventually to Catholicism, which he embraced in 2019. He has credited his return to faith with giving him a deeper sense of purpose—something he says he didn’t fully find through his education at Yale or his career in finance.

The book, which Vance began working on in 2019, will also include reflections from his time in public life. According to his publisher, he wrote the manuscript himself, drawing in part from an earlier religious memoir project he had previously set aside.

While the book centers on faith, its release is also fueling speculation about Vance’s political future. It’s not uncommon for potential presidential candidates to publish books ahead of a campaign, using them to introduce their ideas and connect with a broader audience. Though Vance has downplayed talk of a 2028 run, saying he is focused on his current role, the timing has not gone unnoticed.

Still, for many readers, the most compelling aspect of Communion may be its honest look at spiritual struggle and renewal. In a culture where faith journeys are often deeply personal, Vance’s willingness to share his own story could resonate with those who have wrestled with doubt or drifted from their beliefs.

The book announcement comes during a busy season for the Vance family. His wife, Usha Vance, recently launched a podcast titled Storytime with the Second Lady, aimed at encouraging children to read. The couple, who already have three young children, are also preparing to welcome their fourth child—a boy—later this summer.

For Christian readers, Vance’s new book offers more than a political figure’s perspective—it presents a testimony of returning to faith after wandering. And in a world where many are searching for meaning, that message may strike a powerful chord.