Hard Work, but It's Worth It: The Life of Jimmy Carter by Bethany Hegedus, Kyung Eun Han
Published by Balzer + Bray on January 28, 2020
ISBN: 0062643789
Pages: 40
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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An outline of President Jimmy Carter’s life—peanut farmer, president, and humanitarian. As a child growing up in the South, Jimmy had an African American friend named Alonzo until they got older and the ways of segregation altered their relationship. This relationship affected how he governed when his political career progressed from local school board member, to the Georgia state Senate, to governor, to president. Although there are no specifics as to what he did to improve racial injustice. I would have also liked to see the complete list of his “Good Mental Habits” to live by. There are author’s note, timeline, bibliography, and online resources at the back.

Kirkus review sums it up quite well: An affectionate, admiring tribute to our 39th president.

Reviewed by Barbara Rehmeyer, Liberty Library