The Carters' marriage was challenged by co-authoring a book.

Jimmy Carter is well known for his prolific and diverse writing career as an ex-president. With more than two dozen books under his belt, including nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations, and even a children's story, Carter has proven himself to be a versatile and talented author. In fact, his memoir "An Hour Before Daylight" was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, and his 2006 bestseller "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" sparked a heated debate by drawing comparisons between Israel's policies in the West Bank and South Africa's system of racial segregation.

Just before his 100th birthday, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation recognized Carter's impact on promoting peace and global understanding through his writing, awarding him with a lifetime achievement award. In his book "A Full Life," Carter reflects on his love for writing and how it has also provided him with much-needed income. However, he admits that some projects were more challenging than others.

One such project was "Everything to Gain," a collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn. Carter describes it as the "worst threat" their marriage has ever faced, as they struggled to find a balance between their differing memories and writing styles. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who treated each sentence as if it were carved in stone. They often found themselves in heated arguments, and were even ready to abandon the book and return the advance until their editor suggested a solution - dividing any disputed passages between them. This compromise, with each paragraph being labeled with a 'J' or an 'R,' allowed them to complete the book and their marriage survived.

Carter's impressive list of books includes titles such as "Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President," "The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East," "An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections," and "Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age." He has also written on the topic of aging in books like "The Virtues of Aging" and "Living Faith," and has even ventured into the world of children's literature with "The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer."

One of Carter's most famous works, "White House Diary," offers a behind-the-scenes look at his time as President of the United States. He has also written on important social and political issues, such as "Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World" and "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power." In "We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land," Carter presents a plan for achieving peace in the Middle East, drawing from his experience as a mediator in the Camp David accords.

As he approaches his 100th birthday, Carter continues to inspire and educate through his writing. His books serve as a testament to his dedication to promoting peace, social justice, and global understanding through the power of the written word. It is no wonder that he has been honored with numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to literature and society.

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