First Lady from Plains

First Lady from Plains by Rosalynn Carter is an autobiography that chronicles her life from childhood in Plains, Georgia, to her experiences as First Lady. Published by the University of Arkansas Press on November 1, 1994, this 1st Arkansas edition spans 394 pages and is presented in English. The book offers insights into the personal and political journey of the Carters, detailing their transition from rural life to the White House over a decade.
Readers will find a lively and revealing narrative that explores themes of biography and personal memoirs, focusing on the roles of women in political life. This account not only highlights Rosalynn Carter’s experiences but also provides context about the broader political landscape during her husband’s presidency. The book serves as a reflection on her life and the significant events that shaped her and her family’s journey.
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First Lady from Plains, first published in 1984, is Rosalynn’s Carter’s autobiography, covering her life from her childhood in Plains, Georgia, through her time as First Lady. It is “a readable, lively and revealing account of the Carters and their remarkable journey from rural Georgia to the White House in a span of ten years” (The New York Times).
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