Jimmy Carter Wrote 32 Bestsellers: Looking Back at the Late President's Books

Jimmy Carter and the cover of his final book, “Faith: A Journey for All”.Photo:Scott Cunningham/Getty Scott Cunningham/Getty The former president wrote 32 books in total, all of which were bestsellers. The subjects of the former president’s books ranged widely: foreign policy to religious theory, personal experience with faith to historic presidential moments, introspection to art and even tales for children. Carter took on a wide range of genres and told a great breadth of stories from his one-of-a-kind perspective.

Jimmy Carter's 1977 New Year's Trip to Poland Ended in Disaster When His Polite Speech Was Mistranslated as an NSFW Come-On

President Jimmy Carter leaves Poland on Dec. 31, 1977, to continue his New Year’s diplomatic tour in Iran.Photo:Bettmann Archive Bettmann Archive When you live a life as long asJimmy Carter, you’re bound to have stories to tell. Add a term as president of the United States to the list of accomplishments and the stories grow exponentially. The former president, whoentered hospice carein February 2023,died at 100 years oldon Sunday, Dec. 29 — the 47th anniversary of a global translation controversy that unfolded during his first international tour as president.

Jimmy Carter's Casket Arrives at U.S. Capitol in Horse-Drawn Funeral Procession

Jimmy Carterhas arrived at the United States Capitol one last time. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the former president’s remains were transported from Georgia to Washington, D.C., where he was welcomed with a horse-drawn procession to the Capitol steps. Carter’s casket will be on display under the Capitol dome until his state funeral on Thursday, Jan. 9, after which he’ll return to his final resting place —his longtime home in Plains, Ga.

Jimmy Carter's Funeral: Everything to Know About the Former President's Upcoming Ceremony and Honors — Including 6 Days of National Remembrances

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter smiles during a book signing event for his new book ‘Faith: A Journey For All’ at Barnes & Noble bookstore in Midtown Manhattan, March 26, 2018 in New York City.Photo:Drew Angerer/Getty Drew Angerer/Getty Former PresidentJimmy Carter’s funeral proceedings will take place over six days followinghis Dec. 29 deathat the age of 100. In Carter’s last interview with PEOPLE, in 2019, he reflected on his life and legacy.

Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Recap: Inside a Powerful Day of Mourning for the 39th U.S. President

President Jimmy Carter’s casket lies in the Capitol rotunda on Jan. 7, 2025.Photo:Nathan Howard/Getty Nathan Howard/Getty By Thursday’s end, the 39th U.S. president wasburied beside his wifeof 77 years,Rosalynn Carter, atthe home they builtin Plains, Ga. But first, he was honored with two funeral services — one in Washington, D.C., and one in his small hometown. President Jimmy Carter’s casket is brought into the National Washington Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.