"Four decades after Ronald Reagan's landslide win in 1980, Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency is often labeled a failure; indeed, many Americans view Carter as the only ex-president to have used the White House as a stepping-stone to greater achievements. But in retrospect the Carter political odyssey is a rich and human story, marked by both formidable accomplishments and painful political adversity. In this deeply researched, brilliantly written...

"The definitive history of the Carter Administration from the man who participated in its surprising number of accomplishments--drawing on his extensive and never-before-seen notes. Stuart Eizenstat was at Jimmy Carter's side from his political rise in Georgia through four years in the White House, where he served as Chief Domestic Policy Adviser. He was directly involved in all domestic and economic decisions as well as in many foreign policy ones....

A biography of the thirty-ninth president of the United States who has also served as a human rights leader, peace negotiator, and presidential advisor.

Presents the life of Jimmy Carter and his family, with emphasis on his years as president.

"After serving the highest office of American government, five men -- Jimmy Carter, the late George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama -- became members of the world's most exclusive fraternity. In TEAM OF FIVE, Kate Andersen Brower reveals what life is like after the presidency, and she uncovers the complex relationships among these former presidents, and first ladies, in a nation that has been upended by the Oval Office's...

The edited, annotated diary of President Jimmy Carter--filled with insights into his presidency, his relationships with friends and foes, and his lasting impact on issues that still preoccupy America and the world.