4.5
informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

A truly excellent presidential biography. Bird’s style of writing is informative, complete, and totally accessible.

Carter’s presidency deserves a fresh look in our current insane political environment. The Republican shenanigans and even outright illegal activity they engaged in for the 1980 presidential race doesn’t get nearly the amount of attention is deserves.

Carter’s failure at re-election remains one of the saddest and most interesting what ifs in American presidential history.

9.5 Stolen debate binders and Logan Act violations out of 10