In My Own Words, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993—a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women’s rights, and popular culture.
My Own Words offers Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and the value of looking beyond US shores when interpreting the US Constitution. Throughout her life Justice Ginsburg has been (and continues to be) a prolific writer and public speaker. This book’s sampling is selected by Justice Ginsburg and her authorized biographers Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. Justice Ginsburg has written an introduction to the book, and Hartnett and Williams introduce each chapter, giving biographical context and quotes gleaned from hundreds of interviews they have conducted. This is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America’s most influential women.
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I'm in LOVE with this book, and I've just started it. RBG is an icon and one of my idols, so I love reading this book! It's not one that you necessarily have to read in one sitting, but it's always a great read, especially if you only have time for a little reading and can't get pulled into a longer commitment type of story. Notorious RBG has done so much for our country and for women and girls especially. She is constantly breaking barriers, crushing glass ceilings, and igniting the activist fires in our hearts.
Listening to it on Audible gives you the privilege of hearing some of her speeches directly from her!
Happy reading!! xx
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