Jimmy Carter's Mother's Day Gift Is Probably Better Than Yours

By Marcus Gilmer in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 29, 2008 6:36PM

Jimmy Carter loves his mother so much he's written a book about her, the aptly titled A Remarkable Mother. And now, the soft-spoken former leader of the free world and Habitat for Humanity superstar is coming to Chicago to promote the book, giving you the chance for the perfect Mother's Day gift. Hey, the man really is a humanitarian.

Heated election years, conflict in the Middle East, soaring gas prices: Carter's seen it all before. His Presidential platform focused on human rights, stepping down America's imperialist approach to foreign policy, and made major strides on environmental issues (protecting over 50 million acres of Alaskan land using the American Antiquities Act of 1906) before it was hip. Regardless of your thoughts about his presidency, his post-Oval Office humanitarian career has been very admirable. Besides, it's not every day you get to meet a living ex-President.

Jimmy Carter book signing, Wednesday April 30, 7 p.m., Borders, 830 N. Michigan Ave., Call 312-573-0564 for more information