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The Virtues of Aging [Signed First Edition By President Carter]

The Virtues of Aging [Signed First Edition By President Carter] Hardcover - 1998

by Carter, Jimmy

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New York: The Library of Contemporary Thought: The Ballantine Publishing Group, 1998. [1998] First Edition, 4th printing hardcover, SIGNED "J. CARTER" ON TITLE PAGE [NOT INSCRIBED TO SOMEONE, THE LESS DESIRABLE METHOD OF SIGNING]. 140 pages, plus three pages about the author and three pages of advertising for the publisher. Condition of hardcover: Fine, pristine condition. Kept by a book collector in a temperature-controlled book case; free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Minor shelf wear, else over Fine. Price intact on flap. Protected in Mylar cover. This insightful book by President Carter offers his wise, deeply personal meditation on the new experiences that come to us with age. As an older American, Carter has never enjoyed more prestige or influence on the world stage, nor has he ever felt more profound happiness with himself, with his accomplishments, and with his beloved wife, Rosalynn. He shares the knowledge and the pleasures that age have brought him, blending memoir, anecdote, political savvy, and practical advice. This book truly illuminates the rich promises of growing older. A wonderful, thoughtful book. This signed book is perfect for gift-giving. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical, vintage book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Signed By Jimmy Carter. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.
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  • Title The Virtues of Aging [Signed First Edition By President Carter]
  • Author Carter, Jimmy
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 140
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher The Library of Contemporary Thought: The Ballantine Publishing Group, New York
  • Date 1998
  • Features Dust Cover
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 0010607
  • ISBN 9780345428264 / 0345428269
  • Weight 0.68 lbs (0.31 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.69 x 5.79 x 0.72 in (22.07 x 14.71 x 1.83 cm)
  • Themes
    • Generational Orientation: Elderly/Aged
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress subjects Aging - Psychological aspects, Aging - Social aspects
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 98025298
  • Dewey Decimal Code 305.26

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From the jacket flap

"As we've grown older, the results have been surprisingly good," writes former president Jimmy Carter in this wise, deeply personal meditation on the new experiences that come to us with age. Now in his seventies, President Carter has never enjoyed more prestige or influence on the world stage, nor has he ever felt more profound happiness with himself, with his accomplishments, and with his beloved wife, Rosalynn. In The Virtues of Aging, Jimmy Carter shares the knowledge and the pleasures that age have brought him. Blending memoir, anecdote, political savvy, and practical advice, this book truly illuminates the rich promises of growing older.
The approach to old age was not an easy one for President Carter. At fifty-six, having lost a presidential election, he found himself involuntarily retired from a job he loved and facing a large debt on his farm and warehouse business. President Carter writes movingly here of how he and Rosalynn overcame their despair and disappointment as together they met the challenges ahead.
As the book unfolds, President Carter delves into issues he and millions of others confront in planning for retirement, undertaking new diet and exercise regimens, coping with age prejudice, and sorting out key political questions. On a more intimate level, Carter paints a glowing portrait of his happy marriage to Rosalynn, a relationship that deepened when they became grandparents. Here too are fascinating sketches of world leaders, Nobel laureates, and great thinkers President Carter has been privileged to know--and the valuable lessons on aging he learned from them.
The Virtues of Aging celebrates both the blessings that come to us as we grow older and theblessings older people can bestow upon others. An important and moving book, written with gentleness, humor, and love, The Virtues of Aging is a treasure for readers of all ages.

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