Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age

By Jimmy Carter

“A yarn of corruption, demagogy, and Southern charm worthy of Robert Penn Warren.”—The Washington Post
 
Former President Jimmy Carter shares his personal tale of political intrigue and social conflict during his first campaign for public office. He illuminates the origins of his commitment to human rights and bears further witness to the accomplishments of an extraordinary man.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Apr 13, 2011
• ISBN: 9780307786180

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. In 1982, he and his wife founded The Carter Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people around the world. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He is the author of thirty books, including A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety; A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power; An Hour Before Daylight: Memoirs of a Rural Boyhood; and Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis.