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In this autobiography, President "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"--Amazon.com....
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Simon & Schuster
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English
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Jimmy Carter remembers Christmas in Plains, Georgia, the source of spiritual strength, respite, friendship, and vacation fun in this charming portrait.
In a beautifully rendered portrait, Jimmy Carter remembers the Christmas days of his Plains boyhood—the simplicity of family and community gift-giving, his father's eggnog, the children's house decorations, the school Nativity pageant, the fireworks, Luke's story of the birth of Christ,...
In a beautifully rendered portrait, Jimmy Carter remembers the Christmas days of his Plains boyhood—the simplicity of family and community gift-giving, his father's eggnog, the children's house decorations, the school Nativity pageant, the fireworks, Luke's story of the birth of Christ,...
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2018.
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English
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All his life, President Jimmy Carter has been a courageous exemplar of faith. Now he shares the lessons he learned. He writes, "The issue of faith arises in almost every area of human existence, so it is important to understand its multiple meanings. In this book, my primary goal is to explore the broader meaning of faith, its far-reaching effect on our lives, and its relationship to past, present, and future events in America and around the world....
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For the last three decades, as president and as founder of The Carter Center, Jimmy Carter has studied the complex conflicts in the Middle East and has been actively involved in reconciling them. He knows the leaders who will need to play key roles, and sees encouraging signs among them. In this urgent, balanced, and passionate book, the Nobel Peace Laureate argues that this is a unique time for achieving peace in the region - and offers a bold and...
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In 1773 Ethan Pratt leaves Philadelphia to escape the escalating tension between American and Britain. When he lands in Georgia, he finds the South is plagued by turmoil. Patriots as well as loyalists constantly scheme for Indian support, and allegiances become difficult to determine. As the horrific struggle pits neighbor against neighbor, Ethan is swept into a bloody fight to survive.
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[2006]
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English
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The former president draws on his understanding of Middle East history and his personal relationships with regional leaders to share an assessment of what he believes is necessary to bring lasting peace to Israel while preserving Palestinian dignity.
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"The world's discrimination and violence against women and girls is the most serious, pervasive, and ignored violation of basic human rights: This is President Jimmy Carter's call to action. President Carter was encouraged to write this book by a wide coalition of leaders of all faiths. His urgent report covers a system of discrimination that extends to every nation. Women are deprived of equal opportunity in wealthier nations and "owned" by men in...
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2012]
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3 CDs (3 hr., 15 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Presents four classes the former president taught on the Book of Isaiah in December 2001, in which he addresses such vital issues as faith, free will, and the importance of honoring values even as the world changes.
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