First published 1998
Douglas Brinkley examines Jimmy Carter's extraordinary second career after leaving the Oval Office. The author traces Carter's diplomatic interventions in Haiti and Panama, his successful negotiations for a nuclear non-proliferation deal with North Korea, and his hands-on work constructing homes in urban America. Brinkley addresses the controversy surrounding Carter's activities, acknowledging critics who view the former president as an unwelcome interference in international affairs. The biography reveals the motivations driving Carter's continued public service and documents his unprecedented role as a private citizen engaging in global diplomacy. Brinkley presents a balanced portrait of America's 39th president, showing how Carter transformed the traditional expectations of former presidents. The book demonstrates how one man's commitment to service extended far beyond his four years in Washington, reshaping what it means to be an ex-president in modern America.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, american, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: balanced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: commitment-to-service, private-citizen-diplomacy
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
32 pages · Hardcover · Random House Inc