His paintings made news worldwide, but it turns out that former president George W. Bush has been working on another, highly personal project since leaving the White House: He has quietly completed a biography of his father, former president George H.W. Bush.

Crown Publishers told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the book, currently untitled, will be released on Nov 11. In 2010, Crown published the younger Bush's million-selling memoir, Decision Points.

"George H.W. Bush is a great servant, statesman and father," George W. Bush says in a statement issued by Crown. "I loved writing the story of his life, and I hope others enjoy reading it."