Vashbear@bookwyrm.social reviewed His Very Best by Jonathan Alter
Carter was way ahead of his time... we need his character in leaders now more than ever
5 stars
This was an interesting and enjoyable book. I was a child when Carter was president. I remember hearing about most of the big world events covered in this book but as a child did not pay much attention: civil rights issues, bussing, stagflation, the energy crisis, panama canal treaty, camp david, the Iranian revolution and hostage crisis, the Reagan Carter election. This book gaves incredible details of what was going on behind the scenes. Carter had exceptional character - and that probably was his undoing as he made enemies from other politicians (even in his own party) by avoiding the typical game of trading favors. As biography it was a great story of a kid growing up in rural georgia, to the Naval academy, to the governor and Presidency, and then years of incredible work. Carter refused to make easy money by doing speeches and appearances for pay.
Great Book …
This was an interesting and enjoyable book. I was a child when Carter was president. I remember hearing about most of the big world events covered in this book but as a child did not pay much attention: civil rights issues, bussing, stagflation, the energy crisis, panama canal treaty, camp david, the Iranian revolution and hostage crisis, the Reagan Carter election. This book gaves incredible details of what was going on behind the scenes. Carter had exceptional character - and that probably was his undoing as he made enemies from other politicians (even in his own party) by avoiding the typical game of trading favors. As biography it was a great story of a kid growing up in rural georgia, to the Naval academy, to the governor and Presidency, and then years of incredible work. Carter refused to make easy money by doing speeches and appearances for pay.
Great Book -- highly recommend it. I am glad I finished the book while Carter was (and still is in early 2024) with us.
