Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, was a bestselling author in a wide range of genres. His stories drew from his own experience, the lives of his loved ones and the causes he fought for his whole life.

The peanut farmer from Georgia was a virtual unknown when he launched his long-shot 1976 presidential bid that took him from “Jimmy Who?” to his inauguration as the nation’s 39th president.​

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years and left behind a family known for contributions to public service, activism, and business. Their four children pursued diverse careers, including law,