I always thought he was a Great President and although there is some depth into his presidency, the majority of the book is repetitious Christian beliefs.

Jimmy Carter tells about his faith throughout his life, starting with his early childhood, his early naval career, and then when he returns to his hometown in Georgia. He talks about faith is working for justice, and the civil rights movement, his faith by action such as through Habitat for Humanity, and his hope for peace and his work for it through his organization. I learned a lot about the former president and his faith.

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Went to a booksigning at Cody's Bookstore in Berkeley to get it signed by Jimmy Carter. I couldn't get myself to talk, so I just stared at him. He and Tony Campolo exemplify Compassionate Christians.

This is a wonderful perspective from a man who happened to be President of the United States. His life, from boyhood to post-presidency, has been carved and molded by his strong Christian beliefs. There is so much I learned about this man that has changed my opinion of why he handled issues during his presidency the way that he did. The Carter Center, too, is so much more than a presidential library and his work with Habitat for Humanity is one of his many passions. I really enjoyed this book and found myself asking, "what more can I do to give back to & serve others"?

I picked up this book to read because my grandparents are big supporters of Jimmy Carter. One year on our way back to their house in Florida, we detoured through Plains, Ga to see the town he was from. I still have a picture of them with the Carters when they came and spoke at their church. The book is about Carter’s faith and how is we loved from a young boy, though his time in the Navy, to his political career, and his work later in life with The Carter Center and Habitat with Humanity. This book is about Carter’s strong faith that has sustained him throughout his life.

"Christians can buttress their arguments on almost any subject by emphasizing certain selected Scripture verses then claiming that they should be applied universally. But when we do this, we're using the Bible as a rationalization for our personal preferences, which we assume are correct. The resulting divisions are usually based on the presumption of preeminence by one group over others: 'God and I are right, and anyone who diagrees with us is wrong.' I'm always concerned about such 'true believers.'"

"It would be a tragedy if a platform of 'I hate gay men and women' proved to be a route to political office in the United States of America."

" I'm not a Christian because I think that belief in Christ will let me see my father again, or my brother, after I die. That's not a major consideration for me anymore, although it was for a long time. What is important is what Christ means to me as a personal savior, an avenue to God, an example, a guide, and a source of reassurance, strength and wisdom."

"He said there would be a marker on Mrs. King's grave, wither her name and a couple of dates - when she was born and when she died - and a little dash in between. He(the reverend at the funeral of Mrs. Martin Luther King, Sr.) said he didn't want to talk about when she was born, or when she died, but about that little dash. The question is, What do we do with that little dash in between, which represents our life on earth?"

It's great to read the story of a world leader that is driven by a certain moral compass. In my view, Jimmy Carter was not a great president. On the end he will be judged by what he did after leaving office. The Carter Center has made a mark in the world. Due to his influence, Habitat For Humanity has grown by leaps and bounds and is now one of the leading builders of low income housing.

Stood in line to have him sign mine!

I truly enjoyed his honesty in the book, it was so personal and real. I would read it again.

To be honest, this was a random read. I do not know all that much about Carter and his administration years. And while this book is centered around his faith, it does dive into his political life and personal as well. I enjoyed his pursuits and wording of his adventures. Most Scripture is quoted in good context. All that being said, there are several spiritual points that fell a bit short. I felt like he sort of made a claim, but did not want to go further for fear of alienating others. But Jesus' claims are exclusive. We should stand firm on them. All in all a good read.

read this a long time ago. Stood in line to get him to sign the book. Very inspiring book.