Former President George W. Bush’s memoir, “Decision Points,” will be released by Crown Publishers, a division of Random House, on Nov. 9, the publisher said on Monday. Mr. Bush will write about political and personal challenges and discuss his handling of events, including the Sept. 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, as well as embracing his faith amid an effort to quit drinking. In a news release, Crown said that Mr. Bush would focus on 14 critical decisions in his life and share his reflections on subjects including the closely fought 2000 presidential election and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Crown said that Mr. Bush had given few speeches or interviews since leaving office. “Instead, he has spent almost every day writing ‘Decision Points,’ ” the release said, adding, “He writes honestly and directly about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his historic achievements.” The book will be released in hardcover and in audio and e-book formats. Mr. Bush will also go on a national book tour.