Description

This sweeping biography traces the life and legacy of a deeply principled yet often underestimated American president, from his Georgia upbringing and rise in public life through the triumphs and challenges of his White House years. It examines his commitment to faith, human rights, diplomacy, and public service, while offering a candid account of the political pressures and difficult decisions that shaped his presidency. Drawing on extensive research and a vivid narrative style, the book presents a complex portrait of a leader whose influence extended far beyond elected office. It is both an intimate life story and a compelling reassessment of character, leadership, and the meaning of a public life devoted to service.

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Simon & Schuster

Published Jan 1, 2020

760 pages

ISBN: 9781501125553

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First Published

2020

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life by Jonathan Alter.

Racism/Discrimination
War/Trauma
Death/Grief