His Very Best by Jonathan Alter Summary
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Jimmy Carter: misunderstood genius or failed president? Jonathan Alter's landmark biography reveals how the 39th president's achievements - from Middle East peace to human rights advocacy - took decades to recognize. Andrew Young calls him "the most misunderstood president since Jefferson."
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The Barefoot Boy Who Became President
Jimmy Carter's life reads like an American fable - a barefoot farm boy from tiny Archery, Georgia who rose to become president and later a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Once dismissed as a failed president, historical reassessment has revealed a leader whose policies on human rights, energy, and the environment were decades ahead of their time. But perhaps most remarkable is what came after the White House: a 40+ year post-presidency that transformed global health and conflict resolution. Growing up during the Depression in rural Georgia, young "Hot" Carter lived in a house without electricity or running water until age eleven. Though his family enjoyed relative prosperity compared to neighbors, Carter's upbringing instilled both humility and fierce determination. This complex childhood - privileged yet modest, religious yet questioning - created the foundation for his lifelong commitment to human dignity while also forging the inner steel that would carry him through both triumph and adversity.
Family Influences and Naval Service: The Making of a Leader
From Peanut Farmer to President
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Crisis and Defeat: When Everything Went Wrong
America's Greatest Ex-President
A Legacy of Service and Moral Leadership
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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