The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter
The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021772
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1970s-1980s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird explores Jimmy Carter's presidency and legacy, highlighting his unique position and approaches during his time in office. The book provides insight into Carter's challenges and achievements, offering a nuanced view of his impact on American politics and global affairs.
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Contemplative
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Kai Bird’s The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter offers a nuanced portrait of a complex figure. It’s praised for its thorough research and balanced perspective, highlighting Carter’s underappreciated achievements and his post-presidency humanitarian work. Critics note it may overly focus on Carter's flaws and lacks in-depth analysis of his policy impacts.
Who Should Read The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter?
Readers who enjoy The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird likely have an interest in political biographies and American history, similar to fans of Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals or Jon Meacham's American Lion. They appreciate nuanced analyses of presidential legacies.
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The author, Kai Bird, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer known for his detailed examinations of historical political figures, adding depth to the narrative of Jimmy Carter's presidency.
In The Outlier, Bird explores the transformative nature of Carter's post-presidential years, which is considered unprecedented and has often overshadowed his time in office.
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The book delves into how Carter's strong emphasis on human rights during his presidency set the stage for future American foreign policy developments.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1970s-1980s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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