His Very Best

I was a kid during the Carter years but I remember my family wasn't happy with him (and I do remember the hatchet job the media did as recounted in this book), but I recently gave my dad a copy of this book and it changed his mind.

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.