White House Diary for the Public

The Extraordinary Diary of President Jimmy Carter: An Intimate Glimpse into His Presidency, Relationships, and Lasting Impact

This extraordinary document, the private diary of former President Jimmy Carter, offers an unprecedented and intimate glimpse into his presidency, relationships, and lasting impact on issues that still resonate today. For the first time, Carter has carefully selected the most illuminating and relevant entries from the more than five thousand pages he wrote during his four-year term, providing us with an astonishingly candid and insightful view of his time in the Oval Office.

Throughout his presidency, Carter made several entries in his diary each day, recording his thoughts, impressions, delights, and frustrations. He offered unvarnished assessments of cabinet members, congressmen, and foreign leaders, and narrated the progress of secret negotiations, such as those that led to the Camp David Accords. Now, with the addition of his own retrospective comments, written thirty years after the fact, Carter has provided us with a unique perspective on the people and events that shaped his presidency, as well as the many lessons he learned.

Day by day, we witness Carter's forceful advocacy for nuclear containment, sustainable energy, human rights, and peace in the Middle East. We see his interactions with such complex personalities as Ted Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Joe Biden, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin, gaining insights into their motivations and the dynamics at play. We also get the inside story of his so-called "malaise speech," his bruising battle for the 1980 Democratic nomination, and the Iranian hostage crisis.

Carter is now widely seen as one of the truly wise men of our time, and this fascinating book offers an unprecedented look at both the man and his tenure. Through his candid reflections and the raw, unfiltered entries of his diary, we gain a deeper understanding of the challenges, triumphs, and personal struggles that defined his presidency.

This extraordinary work will stand as a unique contribution to the history of the American presidency, providing a rare and intimate perspective on one of the most consequential figures of the 20th century. With its combination of historical significance and personal insight, this book promises to captivate readers and shed new light on the complex legacy of Jimmy Carter.

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