When Carter left office in 1981, he was one of the most unpopular presidents in modern times. He was a failed President.  But in retrospect, his single term is now viewed with greater respect. At this point, his Presidency is recognized both for its failures but also its achievements. Although Carter is not recognized as a “great” President by historians, his time in office is now regarded with greater respect.  This book presents selected entries from the diary Carter kept during his time in office in which he “recorded thoughts, impressions, delights and frustrations [with the result being] an astonishingly intimate view of his presidency.” (excerpted from the dustjacket). Prior to publication, Carter annotated the diary entries and those retrospective comments are included.

New York:  Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1st edition. 570 pages. Hardcover book with dustjacket.  The book is NEAR FINE with one slightly bumped corner.  The dustjacket is FINE.  SIGNED by Carter with his full signature (as opposed to “JCarter”).