A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter, The Power of a Peacemaker, and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions [Hardcover]

Marion Creekmore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2006

In A Moment of Crisis, Marion V. Creekmore, Jr. tells the story of Jimmy Carter's dramatic intervention in the 1994 North Korean nuclear crisis and shows how Carter prevented what he had determined was an almost certain war. Writing with the cooperation of President Carter, and drawing on a large amount of primary source material that has never been used before, Creekmore, who accompanied Carter into North Korea, delivers a gripping narrative of the former President on one of his most remarkable missions, a clear-eyed investigation into the controversies and successes of the mission and others like it, and an illuminating look at how to best handle North Korea and other "rogue regimes." This is essential reading for anyone interested in diplomacy of the highest order, how Jimmy Carter has accomplished the extraordinary achievements of his post-Presidency, the circumstances that can lead to war, and the resolve that it takes to avoid it.

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"A Moment of Crisis provides invaluable perspective on today's nuclear crises." -- International Journal on World Peace, March 07

About the Author

Marion V. Creekmore, Jr. is Distinguished Visiting Professor of History and Political Science at Emory University and previously its Vice Provost for International Affairs and the Carter Center's Program Director. A retired career diplomat, Creekmore served as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and Deputy Chief of Mission in India; he held several Deputy Assistant Secretary positions in Washington. Dr. Creekmore and his wife, Linda, live in Atlanta.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: PublicAffairs (August 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586484141
• ISBN-13: 978-1586484149
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,921,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carter is willing to listen first, and then offer legitimate compromise, September 13, 2006

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Dave (kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter, The Power of a Peacemaker, and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions (Hardcover)

A powerful book about a man who truly understands how to deal with our world enemies. He's not afraid to "look meek" if it will accomplish fair and honest opportunities for discussions about our differences and concerns. His knowledge on "atomic" matters is unmatched for a world leader.

Carter gets the job done while letting the enemy save face.

4 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MIKE KRAWCHECK'S REVIEW, October 13, 2006

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This review is from: A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter, The Power of a Peacemaker, and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions (Hardcover)

THIS BOOK IS INTERESTING, INFORMATIVE, WELL-WRITTEN AND VERY TIMELY. WHETHER WE IN THE UNITED STATES LIKE IT OR NOT, THE THREAT OF POSSIBLE MILITARY INTERVENTION AND SANCTIONS NO LONGER INTIMIDATES ROGUE NATIONS INTO ABIDING BY THE EXACT WISHES OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS. JIMMY CARTER BELIEVES IN FACE-TO-FACE DIALOGUE AND KEEPING LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN WHENEVER HUMANLY POSSIBLE. THERE MAY BE LITTLE OTHER RECOURSE IN THE MODERN ARENA. DURING MY ALMOST FIFTY YEARS IN BUSINESS, I HAVE OFTEN USED A SIMILAR APPROACH TO ACHIEVE WHAT APPEARED T0 BE INSURMOUNTABLE OBJECTIVES, BASICALLY THROUGH DILIGENT PERSONAL NEGOTIATIONS. THAT IS WHAT THIS IMPORTANT BOOK IS ALL ABOUT.