Background
Jordan, Hamilton was born on September 21, 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of Richard and Adelaide Jordan.
("An astounding collection of adventures and observations,...)
"An astounding collection of adventures and observations, woven into a dramatic account that helps to clarify some of the mysteries of our nation's recent history....Hamilton's story offers a rare combination of insight, wry humor, and real inspiration." -- Jimmy Carter, in the Foreword Hamilton Jordan has had a life full of personal struggles, from firsthand encounters with racial hatred in the Civil Rights-era South to exposure to Agent Orange as a civilian volunteer in Vietnam and his tumultuous years as the youngest chief of staff in presidential history, under Jimmy Carter. But a more powerful opponent has defined Jordan's life -- cancer. Three times in the last twenty years he has been diagnosed with the disease: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, melanoma, and prostate cancer. Each time, Jordan credits early detection, being well-informed, and keeping positive as the keys to his survival. In this beautifully written book, Jordan weaves together his remarkable life to date with the uplifting story of his victories over cancer. Moving, inspiring, and powerful, No Such Thing As A Bad Day is a read that no one will soon forget.
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(Part memoir, part cancer survival story, this bestseller ...)
Part memoir, part cancer survival story, this bestseller recounts the political adventures and personal struggles of former White House Chief-of-Staff Hamilton Jordan. The author deftly weaves together his remarkable public life to date--from his firsthand encounters in the Civil Rights-era South to his life in politics--with uplifting stories of his victories over cancer.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGWHPB4/?tag=2022091-20
Jordan, Hamilton was born on September 21, 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of Richard and Adelaide Jordan.
Bachelor in Political Science, University Georgia, 1967.
With International Voluntary Services (social worker), Vietnam, 1967-1968. Campaign manager Jimmy Carter for Governor of Georgia, 1970. Executive secretary, advisory to Governor State of Georgia.
Campaign manager Jimmy Carter for President, 1976. Assistant to President The White House, chief political advisory to President, 1977-1979, chief of staff to President, 1979-1981. President, chief operating officer book publishing division Whittle Communications, 1991—1992, vice chairman, 1992—1993.
Consultant, 2002—2007. Distinguished visiting fellow in political science Emory University, Atlanta, 1981-1982. Chairman, Association Tennis Players, 1987-1990.
Founder, The Georgia Cancer Coalition, Unity '08, 2008. Board directors, MiMedx Group, Inc., 2008.
(Part memoir, part cancer survival story, this bestseller ...)
("An astounding collection of adventures and observations,...)
Co-chairman Ross Perot Presidential Campaign, 1992. Member of The Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Married Nancy Konigsmark, 1970 (divorced November 1978). Children: Hamilton Junior, Kathleen, Alexander. Married Dorothy Henry, December 12, 1981.