Negative press was nothing new for Colorado governor Ralph Carr, a rare breed of politician who held his ground against popular opinion and was ahead of the curve in championing civil rights. Serving as governor during the anti-Japanese hysteria of World War II, Carr surprised and angered legions of voters - and faced threats of impeachment - when he became the only political leader in the country to welcome Japanese Americans to his state.

For the first time, seasoned reporter Adam Schrager brings to life the full story of this honest and principled man who was largely forgotten by Colorado and never known by his country. Blending archival materials with exceptional storytelling, Schrager paints a vivid portrait of Carr and his inspiring yet little-known legacy.

The Principled Politician is a well-researched, fast-moving biography that explores not only the life of an important historical figure, but the nuances of a complex man and a turbulent time in our nation's history.

338 pages. Soft cover. Includes black and white archive photos.