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A Full Life
A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety | Jimmy Carter
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 didnt 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 humaneven 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 livesfrom 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).
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MallenNC
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I really enjoyed this re-read of A Full Life, Jimmy Carter‘s reflections on his life. It‘s not very long so each topic is brief but it gives a great overview of all he has done both in the White House and beyond.

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MallenNC
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Jimmy Carter was president before I was old enough to know what a president was, but I have been a great admirer of his post-presidential life. I‘m sad to hear that he is going into hospice care, but so happy that I once met such an amazing role model. This is me with him after his Sunday School lesson in 2011. I‘m re-reading the tagged book in his honor. He‘s certainly had a full life.

Sparklemn I was sad to hear the news, too, but what an amazing life he has led. So glad you got to meet him! 2y
Tamra ☹️ From all I‘ve read & heard, a good man & good life. 2y
MallenNC @Sparklemn It was a true honor. My friend & I visited the historic sites in his hometown and someone told us about his Sunday School lessons. We made a special trip back for that. It was so special. 2y
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MallenNC @Tamra Same. He did so much with his life. I wish there were more like him. 2y
Leftcoastzen I met him at a book signing years ago .so nice . He was so dedicated to service after his presidency. 2y
Suet624 He‘s a wonderful man. Imagine if all past Presidents lived a life of loving service to others after they served their term in office. 2y
Megabooks He led such an amazing life and was deeply underappreciated president. Very cool that you got to meet him! 2y
MallenNC @Leftcoastzen I got to see him at a book signing here in Raleigh once too, but I only got about 2 seconds in front of him while he signed. He had it down to a science! 2y
MallenNC @Suet624 The world would be a much better place if that were the case! 2y
MallenNC @Megabooks I agree. There were many things that he did that were ahead of his time. Like putting solar panels on the White House! Meeting him was so great. My friend had moved to Georgia and the first place we went together when I visited was his presidential library in Atlanta, then to Plains later. I‘d always wanted to go, and I‘m so glad we did it! I can‘t imagine any other former president teaching Sunday School. 2y
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cozypunk
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"What are the things that you can't see that are important?"

Such an interesting question! What do you think? I'd say curiosity, contentment, plus something sciency - like the chemistry in brains.

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Mike.Hall
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I have always admired President Carter. His writing style is not one I particularly enjoy, but the stories he tells are very good and can be learned from.

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MallenNC
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For #Legend I had to pick Jimmy Carter in honor of his becoming our longest living former president. (As of Friday) Meeting him at his church is one of my favorite memories. He continues to write, volunteer, and do so much for our world. #literaryluck

vkois88 That's so awesome! He's incredible. 6y
Christine Love this! My parents-in-law attended his Sunday School for the first time last year, and they cherish that memory SO much. ❤️ 6y
MallenNC @Christine My good friend lives in Georgia and we went to Plains together in 2011. It was amazing and I still can‘t believe he does it. 6y
Christine Aww, so great!! He‘s the best, and yes, it is pretty unbelievable that he does that. 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great choice!! 6y
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MallenNC
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For today's #heartsandhardcovers prompt #WhoDoYouLove I'm sharing public figures whom I love, for different reasons. I'm sure I don't need to explain my love for Tom Hardy. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

JaclynW Great choices! 7y
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MallenNC
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I have to share Jimmy Carter as #MyHero for today's prompt. I admire him so much for all he has done as America's most active former president. He is such a genuine person, which is unusual among politicians. He's done so much for democracy, human rights, and public health around the world. These are all the books I have by him, and my picture with him after his Sunday School class in Plains, Georgia, several years ago. #90sinJuly

Cinfhen Nice choice 🙌🏻 7y
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DebReads4fun Excellent choice! I would love to meet him! 7y
MallenNC @DebReads4fun Going to see him teach Sunday School at his church in Plains was an amazing experience! I am so glad I did it. 7y
DebReads4fun @MallenNC , I would love to attend one of his classes. 7y
MallenNC @DebReads4fun His church, Maranatha Baptist, puts his schedule on their website if you want to check it out. 7y
DebReads4fun @MallenNC Thanks! I will check it out. 7y
LauraBeth ❤️👏👏 7y
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BookishMarginalia
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No. 39 has had a much better run post-presidency than during his time in the White House. In this book, he has a chapter on "Issues Mostly Resolved" during his presidency and on "Problems Still Pending." Both chapters are a terrific primer on important issues. #PresidentsDay #JimmyCarter

Betty Why are so many people tagging @SimonSchuster ? 8y
BookishMarginalia @Betty Don't know why others do, but I try to tag the publishers of the books I mention. (Now, on Twitter, I am tagging Simon and Schuster to get them to rethink the Milo Y contract in light of his pedophilia comments...) 8y
BookishMarginalia @Laalaleighh Yep, there's a clip doing the rounds online of an interview Milo Y gave (he was videotaped talking too) where he is advocating (ancient Greek-style) relationships between young teens (13-year old boys) and adult males, as beneficial and consensual. It's jaw-dropping. Google it. 8y
Laalaleighh @BookishMarginalia omg. I looked it up. He seems to think he can say anything and get away with it. That was awful. 8y
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Nikki725
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As far as audio books go, I usually love autobiography read by the author. So, I had high hopes when I checked this out from the library. But, alas, I just couldn't do it, and had to bail. This was not based on content, but rather President Carter's reading voice. I just had a really hard time following along. I absolutely think I'll still pick this up in physical form and try actually reading it instead. But the audio just wasn't for me.