The former president was as prolific author—writing memoirs, poetry, historical fiction, and meditations on his faith.

A prolific author during his long life, President Jimmy Carter published more than 30 volumes, spanning every subject and genre under the literary sun.

The former president’s more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations, and a children’s story.

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter has begun with services in Washington, D.C. and his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The ceremonies celebrating Carter in D.C. will include a departure ceremony at the Capitol, the National Funeral Service at Washington National Cathedral and a final departure from Joint Base Andrews.

As the 39th president is eulogized at Washington National Cathedral, Biden tells mourners his long-ago predecessor “taught me ... the strength of character.”

Jimmy Carter has been remembered at his funeral as a man of “character” and “something of a miracle” with “prophetic” vision

Of all former U.S. Presidents, Jimmy Carter was our most prolific author, a writer who never failed to surprise readers with his audacious range. From 1975 to 2018, Carter published 30 books, including multiple memoirs,