Portrait of Rosalynn Carter

Rosalynn Carter books in order

First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981

Lived
1927–2023
Country
United States
Books
4

Rosalynn Carter published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with First Lady from Plains (1984). The best-known is Everything to Gain (1987).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Rosalynn Carter

Non-fiction in order

  1. First Lady from Plains (1984)

    370 pages

  2. Everything to Gain (1987)

    264 pages

  3. Triumph Over Fear (1995)

    308 pages

  4. Helping Someone with Mental Illness (1998)

    350 pages

About Rosalynn Carter

Eleanor Rosalynn Carter was an American activist and humanitarian who served as the first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981, as the wife of President Jimmy Carter, from their marriage from 1946 until her death in 2023. Throughout her decades of public service, she was a leading advocate for women's rights and mental health.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Rosalynn Carter FAQ

How many books has Rosalynn Carter written?
Rosalynn Carter published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Rosalynn Carter's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Everything to Gain.
What is Rosalynn Carter's last book?
Helping Someone with Mental Illness (1998).
What is Rosalynn Carter's most famous book?
Everything to Gain (1987) is Rosalynn Carter's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.