BOOK BRIEF

The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter

Kai Bird
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The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Kai Bird

The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

772

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • 1970s-1980s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History

US History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

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.

Informative

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.5

1,486 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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 this

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.

4.5

1,486 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

772

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • 1970s-1980s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History

US History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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