Electing Jimmy Carter: The Campaign of 1976

by Patrick Anderson

Book Overview

In May of 1976, fresh from writing a best-selling political novel, Patrick Anderson signed on as Jimmy Carter's chief speechwriter. Now, in this remarkable memoir, he brings Carter to life as never before. Behind the Georgian's famous smile we discover a complex politician who was variously inspiring and petty, na ve and calculating, stubborn and elusive, humble and proud, sardonic and compassionate--and ultimately an enigma even to those closest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807119164
• ISBN13: 9780807119167
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: LSU Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"