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Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. Later Printing. [10] 260 pages. Illustrations. Foreword by Jimmy Carter. Signed by the author. Part memoir, part cancer survival story, this New York Times bestseller recounts the political adventures and personal struggles of the former White House Chief-of-Staff. William Hamilton McWhorter Jordan (September 21, 1944 - May 20, 2008) was an American politician who served as Chief of Staff to President of the United States Jimmy Carter. In 1970, at the age of 26, Jordan ran Jimmy Carter's successful gubernatorial campaign, which included a Democratic primary election fight against former Governor Carl Sanders and a less eventful general election against the Republican Hal Suit. While serving as Governor Carter's executive assistant, Jordan wrote a lengthy memorandum detailing a strategy for winning the 1976 Democratic Primary. Years later, Jordan's memo served as the "game plan" for Carter's 1976 presidential bid. Jordan was a key advisor and strategist for Carter during the 1976 presidential campaign and during Carter's administration, serving as White House Chief of Staff in 1979-1980 (Carter, who took office in 1977, had previously not seen the need formally to appoint an aide to such a post). Jordan played a powerful role in the formulation of election strategies and government policies. Jordan died on May 20, 2008, aged 63, from peritoneal mesothelioma, which he believed resulted from his exposure to asbestos during his volunteer service in Vietnam. He had survived several other forms of cancer earlier in his life, including diffuse histiocytic non-Hodgkin lymphoma, melanoma, and prostate cancer. Derived from a Publishers Weekly article: Political reflections mingle with cancer war stories in this memoir by former presidential aide Jordan. In the last two decades of the 20th century, after serving as Jimmy Carter's chief of staff, Jordan was diagnosed with cancer--three times. A strong advocate for aggressive treatments--he chose chemotherapy for his lymphoma and surgical removal of his prostate for his prostate cancer--Jordan reflects on the lessons he's learned while surviving cancer. He gives his "ten top tips for cancer patients"; advises others to research their prognosis and treatment and to find experienced physicians; and advocates investigating the mind/body connection. Along the way, he emphasizes his belief that his treatments were successful because he took responsibility for his medical care. But he also reflects on his life more generally: convinced that his cancers were caused by exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam, Jordan takes some time to discuss the war as well as his southern Georgia childhood and his political career. He thoughtfully contrasts his beloved, but racist, father with a cousin who was a civil rights activist, and he also settles some old scores--including one with President Clinton, whom he clearly dislikes. This book is a quirky, feisty addition to the growing stack of memoirs by late-20th-century presidential aides. David Hathcox (author photograph) (illustrator). Signed.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 250 pages. 5.00x0.57x7.99 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 277 pages. In Very Good condition. Spine is black with green-yellow lettering. Boards have mild shelving wear to front head joint. Signed flat by Lawrence Block on title page. Shelved . 1387246. Special Collections.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 11.23x9.26x11.22 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 11.23x9.26x11.22 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 488 pages. 9.00x5.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 300 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover in Dustjacket. Zustand: Near Fine. EROTIC PHOTOGRAPHY -A collection of Hamilton's signature soft-focus photography, capturing evocative scenes of young girls in Provence.First Edition (UK) pp. 143 #100526(Note: In removable plastic protective wrapper - hence the image does not do it justice.)  Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. (Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 416 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Octavo, 2 Volumes. In Near Fine condition, both Volumes still wrapped in publisher's paper covers. Dark blue leather spines with gilted lettering and designs covered by paper covers. Both volumes are signed flat by Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger on tipped in publisher's limitation pages. Signed flat by all authors on tipped in pages before each of their stories. Limited editions Volume 1 #10/221 and Volume 2 #10/60. CONTENTS: Vol. 1, "In the Company of Sherlock Holmes", 262 pages - Vol. 2, "Echoes of Sherlock Holmes", 348 pages. JW consignment. Shelved in hallway. 1384737. Special Collections. First Edition, First Printing, Limited Edition.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 880 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.59 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 396 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. reissue edition. 183 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.49x6.46x0.83 inches. In Stock.