Annotated Bibliography of books by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

• _____. Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems. New York: Times Books. 1995. First collection of poetry by former President Carter. Reflect memories of his childhood, family and political life. Illustrated by his granddaughter.



• _____. Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2007. The story of the Carter Center since its inception as told by the founder. The chapters offer vignettes of the Center’s involvement with many nations with topics ranging from health to election issues.



• _____. The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. 1985. President Carter tells the history of all the countries that are collectively known as the Middle East. He writes about the goals and the concerns of the people who share the blood of Abraham.



• _____. The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East. New edition. Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Press. 1993. This new edition has an extended chronology and afterward. Corrections have been made where needed and the chapter, "The Future", has been slightly updated.



• _____. Christmas in Plains: Memories. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001. A portrait of Carter's family annual Christmas celebration in Plains, Georgia from his boyhood days to the present. Illustrated by Amy Carter.



• _____. A Government as Good as Its People. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1977. Interviews, speeches and news conferences of presidential candidate, Jimmy Carter, made on the road to the White House. He speaks on such topics as crime, poverty, nuclear energy, foreign policy and human rights.



• _____. A Government as Good as Its People. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1977. Reprint, Fayetteville: University of Arkansas, 1996.



• _____. The Hornet's Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2003. President Carter takes on fiction with this story of the Revolutionary War with a Deep South perspective.



• _____. An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood. New York: Simon & Schuster. 2000. President Carter revisits his childhood on the family farm in Plains, Georgia and reflects on how his early experiences affected his adult life. He recreates southern life in America before the Civil Rights Movement and tells of his closeness to his black neighbors.



• _____. Keeping Faith: Memories of a President. New York, Toronto: Bantam Books. 1982. A memoir of President Carter written from the daily diaries he kept while in office. This memoir provides the reader with insights into his triumphs and mistakes as President.



• _____. Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer. New York: Times Books, 1996. A children's book by former President Carter in which an abandoned crippled child comes face to face with a monster. Illustrated by Amy Carter.



• _____. Living Faith. New York: Times Books. 1996. An autobiography by President Carter that focuses on his spiritual faith. He shares his struggles from childhood to manhood, from his presidency to his work at the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity.



• _____. Negotiation: The Alternative to Hostility. Macon, Georgia: Mercer University Press. 1984. Inaugural lecture of The Carl Vinson Memorial Lecture Series delivered by Jimmy Carter at Mercer University.



• _____. The Nobel Prize Peace Lecture. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2002. The Nobel lecture was delivered by Jimmy Carter on December 10, 2002 at the ceremony in Oslo, Norway where he received the Nobel Prize for Peace.



• _____. Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005. President Carter shares his concerns for the decline of moral values in this country due to the influence of fundamentalists.
  
  
• _____. An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections. New York, Toronto: Bantam Books. 1988. President Carter reminisces about the hunting and fishing experiences of his childhood, illustrating President Carter's genuine love and concern for the environment.



• _____. An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections. New edition. Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Press. 1994. This new edition relates President Carter's more recent experiences. He shares his increased knowledge of turkey hunting as well as his journey to Kilimanjaro.



• _____. Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2006. President Carter offers steps to help bring permanent peace to Israel and Palestine.



• _____. The Personal Beliefs of Jimmy Carter. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2002. A compilation of President Carter's spiritual autobiography, Living Faith, and fifty-two of his favorite Bible lessons, Sources of Strength.



• _____. A Remarkable Mother. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2008.
  President Carter tells about the life and experiences of his extraordinary mother, Miss Lillian.



• _____. Sharing Good Times. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2004. Stories told by President Carter portray how sharing experiences with family and friends affects the joy you receive.



• _____. Sources of Strength: Meditations on Scripture for a Living Faith. New York: Times Books. 1997. President Carter selects fifty-two of his favorite Bible meditations to reflects themes in everyday life; family love, grief, and healing and above all the transforming power of God's love.



• _____. Talking Peace: A Vision for the Next Generation. New York: Dutton Children's Books. 1993. A book for young adults that outlines President Carter's theories on how to work towards peace. He explores the causes and cures for conflict.



• _____. Turning Point: A Candidate, A State and a Nation Come of Age. New York: Times Books. 1992. President Carter tells of his experiences during his first campaign for public office for the Georgia State Senate. He recounts the struggles he faced due to the interpretation of the 1962 Supreme Court ruling that stated "one man, one vote."



• _____. The Virtues of Aging. New York: Ballantine Publishing Group. 1998. A look at retirement and the issues one faces during this time by former President Carter. He discusses ways to make a difference in your life and the lives of others.



• _____. We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2009. President Carter proposes a call for action and believes the time for progress is now.



• _____. Why Not the Best? Nashville: Broadman Press. 1977. A campaign autobiography by former President Carter written during his bid for the Presidency. This book introduced the candidate to the nation.



• Carter, Jimmy and Carter, Rosalynn. Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life. New York: Random House. 1987. President and Rosalynn Carter discuss how they created a full life after their years in the White House. They share the changes in their marriage as well as their renewed commitment to life.



• _____. Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life. Rev. ed. Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Press. 1995. This new edition also includes their experiences with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center.



• Carter, Rosalynn. First Lady from Plains. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. 1984. This book focuses mainly on the office of First Lady. Rosalynn Carter chronicles her childhood and marriage, along with the political activities, which led to her husband being elected president.



• _____. First Lady from Plains. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. 1984. Reprint. Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Press. 1994. This reprint includes a Preface by the author. .



• _____. Helping Someone with Mental Illness: A Compassionate Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers. Crown Publishing. 1998. Offers a step-by-step approach to dealing with the mentally ill. Topics discussed include what to do after the diagnosis, seeking treatment and managing financial and legal matters.



• _____. Helping Yourself Help Others: The Caregiver's Handbook. New York: Times Books. 1994. Rosalynn Carter discusses the social issues that have led to a crisis in care giving. She offers solutions to the problems of isolation, burnout and anger that caregivers face.

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