The longest-lived president also wrote more best-selling books than any modern president — and had the fewest written about him.According to The New York Times, former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday, holds the distinction of being the longest-lived president in history. However, this is not his only notable achievement. He also holds the record for being the most prolific author of any president in the past century. Throughout his lifetime, Carter wrote or co-wrote a total of 32 books, 20 of which became New York Times best sellers.
While this literary legacy is impressive, it also sheds light on a lesser-known fact about Carter’s presidency. Despite his extensive writing career, only 16 books written by others about Carter or his administration have made the best-seller list. This is in stark contrast to the numerous volumes written about other modern presidents.
This ratio of best sellers written by a president versus best sellers written about him can be calculated for all presidents dating back to 1931, when The Times first began tracking hardcover nonfiction book sales. This analysis reveals that Americans have a tendency to read and write about certain presidents more than others. It also shows that not every president is equally inclined to leave a literary legacy.
In conclusion, while Carter may have had a lot to say through his writing, it seems that there is still much more to be said about him.
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