Lillian Carter was one of the most loved and admired women in the country. Mother of a president, she was a strong, resolutely independent woman with a mind of her own, determined to bypass the barriers of age and sex.   In these letters to her daughter Gloria that she wrote during her two-year stay in India as a Peace Corps volunteer, we hear the voice of a courageous woman with a sense of humor and an abiding integrity as well as curiosity, who welcomed new customs and fresh faces. Mrs. Carter discovers a determination that brings her peace within herself. And her readers take a daily walk with an extraordinary woman.   Mrs. Carter's letters reveal the ideals, commitment, and emotions of that early generation of Peace Corps volunteers. They are a powerful demonstration of why Jimmy Carter acknowledges the inspiration he drew from his mother, to follow her example.

Away from home: Letters to my family

Carter, Lillian

Religion & Spirituality

G.K. Hall

Lillian Carter was one of the most loved and admired women in the country. Mother of a president, she was a strong, resolutely independent woman with a mind of her own, determined to bypass the barriers of age and sex. In these letters to her daughter Gloria that she wrote during her two-year stay in India as a Peace Corps volunteer, we hear the voice of a courageous woman with a sense of humor and an abiding integrity as well as curiosity, who welcomed new customs and fresh faces. Mrs. Carter discovers a determination that brings her peace within herself. And her readers take a daily walk with an extraordinary woman. Mrs. Carter's letters reveal the ideals, commitment, and emotions of that early generation of Peace Corps volunteers. They are a powerful demonstration of why Jimmy Carter acknowledges the inspiration he drew from his mother, to follow her example.

Away From Home: Letters to My Family

Biographies & Memoirs

Spann, Gloria Carter

Community & Culture

Simon&Schuster

A collection of short stories, featuring: A Twisted Tale- Fairy Tales- We've all heard the story of Cinderella, but have we heard all of it? Captain James- Fantasy/Adventure-When young Benjamin gets kidnapped, what should he expect? Youngblood- Fantasy/Magic- A modernized happily ever after. The Grizzly Natives- Clubs- A tale about a boy named Tyler, and the stories he tells. The Man on the Street- Historical Fiction/Adventure- A historical drama. How I Survived- Coming of Age- When young Gengia's life gets turned upside down, what should happen? World War II Challenge- Keywords- Sharks- A lot can happen on one seemingly normal day. This book contains different short stories, which makes it great for all readers, since the stories are not one specific genre.

An Assortment of Stories (Special Blue Cover Edition)

Children's Books

Lulu Press

REFLECTIVE PRACTICE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Covers technics for resolving conflicts

Self-Help

Relationships

Independently published

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