Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope - Hardcover

Carter, Jimmy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184737171X ISBN 13: 9781847371713

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

In summer 2007 former president Jimmy Carter caused uproar when he described George W. Bush's foreign policy as the worst in history. Not because people disagreed, but because it was unheard-of for former presidents to attack incumbents. But Carter is no ordinary former president. Now eighty-two years old, and nearly thirty years after he left office, Carter has experienced arguably the fullest and most effective post-presidential career in history, including winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. After a period in office that even supporters acknowledge was not wholly successful, his drive, philanthropy and honesty have ensured that his overall reputation as a statesman and man of peace is assured. Now, in this enthralling and inspiring memoir of the post-White House years, Carter reveals the challenges, rewards and excitements of refusing to ease himself into comfortable retirement.

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About the Author

Jimmy Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, and served as thirty-ninth president of the United States. After leaving the White House, he and his wife, Rosalynn, founded the Atlanta-based Carter Center, a nonprofit organisation that works to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health around the world. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 184737171X
• ISBN 13: 9781847371713
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288