Rosalynn Carter
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Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter (born August 18, 1927), is the wife of former President Jimmy Carter. She served as First Lady of the United States from 1977 through 1981 and as First Lady of Georgia during her husband’s governorship from 1971 through 1975.
Early life and education
The oldest of four siblings, Eleanor Rosalynn Smith was born in Plains, Georgia to Allethea "Allie" Murray Smith and Wilburn Edgar Smith.[1] After Wilburn died in 1940,[2], 13 year old Rosalynn helped her mother Allie with her dressmaking business, as well as caring for the other children.[3] After high school, Rosalynn attended Georgia Southwestern College at Americus, graduating in 1946.[4]
Marriage and family
First Lady of Georgia
First Lady of the United States
Life after the White House
Books
Rosalynn has written five books. They are:
- First Lady from Plains – 1984: Her autobiography
- Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life – coauthored by Jimmy Carter, 1987
- Helping Yourself Help Others: A Book for Caregivers – coauthored by Susan K. Golant, 1994
- Helping Someone with Mental Illness: A Compassionate Guide for Family, Friends, and Caregivers – coauthored by Susan K. Golant, 1998
- Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis – coauthored by Susan K. Golant and Kathryn E. Cade, 2010