Remarkably, thirty years after the fact, he has annotated the diary with his candid reflections on the people and events that shaped his presidency, and on the many lessons learned. We witness his interactions with such complex personalities as Teddy Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Joe Biden, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin. Day by day, we see his forceful advocacy for nuclear containment, sustainable energy, human rights, and peace in the Middle East. By carefully selecting the most illuminating and relevant entries, Carter has provided us with an astonishingly intimate view of his presidency.

But this extraordinary document has never been made public - until now. He provided unvarnished assessments of cabinet members, congressmen, and foreign leaders, recording his thoughts, impressions, delights, and frustrations. (Aug.Each day during his presidency, Jimmy Carter made several entries in a private diary. In a time when conflict of all kinds seems on the increase, this soft-spoken yet powerful book brings home the importance of understanding and education. A concluding chapter offers practical techniques to achieve a more peaceful world. Numerous complicated political situations are explained in clear, concise language the text is further enlivened by the inclusion of various first-person reminiscences from people actively involved in the issues in question. Carefully constructed chapters deal with such topics as the problems facing American cities the importance of free elections the rights of children and the need for protecting the global environment. Using that event as a stepping stone, he outlines the nature of conflict and the conditions necessary for resolving problems and achieving peace. Relying heavily on his experiences, both in the White House and as current head of the Carter Center, Carter opens with a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at his participation in the landmark 1977 Camp David Accords.

This thought-provoking, timely offering from former president Carter introduces readers to the often-unnoticed process of peace negotiations and lays the groundwork for a new understanding of the role peace plays in everyday life.

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