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A Full Life

Reflections at Ninety

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In his major New York Times bestseller, Jimmy Carter looks back from ninety years of age and “reveals private thoughts and recollections over a fascinating career as businessman, politician, evangelist, and humanitarian” (Booklist).

At ninety, Jimmy Carter reflects on his public and private life with a frankness that is disarming. He adds detail and emotion about his youth in rural Georgia that he described in his magnificent An Hour Before Daylight. He writes about racism and the isolation of the Carters. He describes the brutality of the hazing regimen at Annapolis, and how he nearly lost his life twice serving on submarines and his amazing interview with Admiral Rickover. He describes the profound influence his mother had on him, and how he admired his father even though he didn’t emulate him. He admits that he decided to quit the Navy and later enter politics without consulting his wife, Rosalynn, and how appalled he is in retrospect.

In his “warm and detailed memoir” (Los Angeles Times), Carter tells what he is proud of and what he might do differently. He discusses his regret at losing his re-election, but how he and Rosalynn pushed on and made a new life and second and third rewarding careers. He is frank about the presidents who have succeeded him, world leaders, and his passions for the causes he cares most about, particularly the condition of women and the deprived people of the developing world.

“Always warm and human…even inspirational” (Buffalo News), A Full Life is a wise and moving look back from this remarkable man. Jimmy Carter has lived one of our great American lives—from rural obscurity to world fame, universal respect, and contentment. A Full Life is an extraordinary read from a “force to be reckoned with” (Christian Science Monitor). Americas Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government Presidents & Heads of State United States Witty China Iran Imperial Japan Village Middle East Africa
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Great book about a great life. I'm 47 from the UK so know very little about the author but really enjoyed and would recommend this book. Although a long book it seemed to end too soon.

Great Book

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One of America's most underrated presidents, but one of its greatest humanitarians. From his life as a young boy during the depression to his rise of becoming the President of the USA and beyond.

A wonderful journey

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A well told life. The early years and Whitehouse years I found really interesting, less so the chapter about his time in the Marines. A truly inspirational life told by the man who lived it with warmth and candour.

A life fully lived indeed

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A brilliant reflection on an excellent and interesting life. Jimmy Carter is clearly a visionary who was far ahead of his time when in office. Great book. Well worth a listen.

Loved the reflection.

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Loved it. Jimmy reads poetically and with great feeling. He spirits you along and makes you feel like you're there. I was born while he was President so I have no memories of him and was astonished to learn what he achieved in office. Highly recommended.

An Amazing Life

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