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kcrouth's review against another edition
4.0
I think that Jimmy Carter is probably one of the most erroneously underrated presidents. From his humble beginnings in rural Georgia, he became an American Renaissance man, pursuing and excelling in many, diverse areas. A Full Life is a candid, seemingly honest and fair, reminiscence of a life lived to its fullest. In nearly every chapter is an "oh wow" moment describing a new endeavor, adventure, or accomplishment. And in keeping with the honor and values of Jimmy Carter, he also shares his failures, disappointments, and wrong turnings. This is a must read for anyone interested in the life of a true statesman, gentleman, and servant of others. We desperately need more Jimmy Carters, in our nation and in our world.
lkrivitz's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting anecdotes, but Jimmy's prose style is a bit what-I-did-on-my-summer-vacation.
jennipiccalo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
duparker's review against another edition
3.0
Nice overview of Carter's life and accomplishments. I like that he clearly is using this as an Executive Summary of many of his books. He noted a few times that he goes into more detail in other books, both his and as a subject of other author's books.
The interactions with others are interesting too. His dismissiveness towards his wife as an equal early in their marriage is opposite his embracing people of color, during the same period. It's also interesting to consider the gumption to leave a proper Navy career as a nuclear expert to become a farmer living in public housing.
The interactions with others are interesting too. His dismissiveness towards his wife as an equal early in their marriage is opposite his embracing people of color, during the same period. It's also interesting to consider the gumption to leave a proper Navy career as a nuclear expert to become a farmer living in public housing.
adamrshields's review against another edition
4.0
Short Review: I like this more and more as I think about. Although I don't want to over play it too much. Carter can get a bit pedantic when he is talking about policy. And some of those parts really show his weaknesses. But the majority of the book really is interesting. He talks about politics but it is in context of his broader life. And he has had an interesting life. He is of a generation that has had an incredible cultural changes. When Carter was born, electricity, cars and a variety of other modern conveniences were either not present or not widespread. So we get a sense of his childhood and the rest of his life. This is a good overview of his life if you have not read other memoirs or biographies.
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/a-full-life/
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/a-full-life/
jodisings's review against another edition
4.0
Such a good man. Such an interesting life. The presentation, however, is rather wooden.