Gift of Peace
- ISBN13:
9780310727569
- ISBN10:
0310727561
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 2011-08-30
- Publisher: Zondervan
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Summary
When Jimmy Carter was a boy, he listened to his parents talk about local politics and watched them live out their Baptist faith in the community. From the fields of his family farm to traveling the world negotiating peace talks, God guided every step of Jimmy's journey. His unwavering devotion to peace and faith helped him navigate the political waters of the governorship and presidency. Discover the extraordinary life of this world-famous humanitarian and follow in the footsteps of this incredible man of God.
Author Biography
Elizabeth Raum has written dozens of books for young readers, including biographies, history books, and picture books. She taught English and social studies to students in grades 7-12 and worked as a librarian in both elementary schools and colleges. She particularly enjoys visiting schools and libraries to talk with students about research and writing.
Table of Contents
| Helping Out | p. 7 |
| Jimmy's Early Life | p. 13 |
| Black and White Worlds | p. 20 |
| Growing Up | p. 28 |
| War and Peace | p. 34 |
| Return to Plains | p. 42 |
| Losing an Election and Finding Faith | p. 51 |
| Governor Carter | p. 58 |
| Aiming High | p. 65 |
| Walking Humbly | p. 71 |
| Doing Justice | p. 77 |
| Taking Care of God's World | p. 83 |
| Keeping the Peace | p. 89 |
| Endings | p. 95 |
| Going Home | p. 101 |
| The Gift of Peace | p. 107 |
| What Can You Do? | p. 117 |
| Glossary | p. 119 |
| Timeline | p. 120 |
| To Learn More | p. 123 |
| Major Sources | p. 125 |
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