Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems

Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems
ISBN-10
0812924347
ISBN-13
9780812924343
Category
Poetry
Pages
130
Language
English
Published
1995
Publisher
Crown Archetype
Author
Jimmy Carter

Description

A collection of poetry by the former president shares Carter's private meditations and memories about his youth, family, friends, and politics. 75,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo. Tour.

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