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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Biography
University Press returns with another short and captivating portrait of one of history’s most compelling figures, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg lost her mother to cancer the day before her high school graduation. Yet she went on to become a tireless advocate for the advancement of gender equality and women’s rights, a judge on the US Court of Appeals, an associate justice of the US Supreme Court, and a “notorious” popular culture icon.
Born in Brooklyn, New York to a hard-working, immigrant, Jewish family, Ginsburg graduated from Cornell University, married her college sweetheart, gave birth to a daughter, graduated first in her class from Columbia Law School, became one of the first female law professors in the United States, gave birth to a son, co-founded the Women’s Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), argued six gender discrimination cases before the US Supreme Court – and won five, was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to a seat on the US Court of Appeals, and was nominated by President Bill Clinton as an associate Justice of the US Supreme Court.
This short book tells the intensely human story of a woman who has changed the world in a way that no one else can.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg lost her mother to cancer the day before her high school graduation. Yet she went on to become a tireless advocate for the advancement of gender equality and women’s rights, a judge on the US Court of Appeals, an associate justice of the US Supreme Court, and a “notorious” popular culture icon.
Born in Brooklyn, New York to a hard-working, immigrant, Jewish family, Ginsburg graduated from Cornell University, married her college sweetheart, gave birth to a daughter, graduated first in her class from Columbia Law School, became one of the first female law professors in the United States, gave birth to a son, co-founded the Women’s Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), argued six gender discrimination cases before the US Supreme Court – and won five, was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to a seat on the US Court of Appeals, and was nominated by President Bill Clinton as an associate Justice of the US Supreme Court.
This short book tells the intensely human story of a woman who has changed the world in a way that no one else can.
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Published August 16, 2020
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August 20, 2020
An excellent short biography
This is a well written short biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It gives a complete story of her life in a short, easily accessible form. I found it very interesting and compelling. I learned so much about her background and difficulties in achieving success in the field of law because of her sex. And how it was her strength and fortitude that allowed her to accomplish so much. A very inspirational story that has encouraged me to learn more about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
This is a well written short biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It gives a complete story of her life in a short, easily accessible form. I found it very interesting and compelling. I learned so much about her background and difficulties in achieving success in the field of law because of her sex. And how it was her strength and fortitude that allowed her to accomplish so much. A very inspirational story that has encouraged me to learn more about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
September 28, 2020
A legal giant
I read this biography after her death.so,first I say we shall not see her like again.then I say the discrimination in her early legal education and career continues until today. She argued from thoughtful positions of strength and from precedent. Her opinions,especially the dissents added to the continued advance of personal rights. We need more legal minds of her caliber.
I read this biography after her death.so,first I say we shall not see her like again.then I say the discrimination in her early legal education and career continues until today. She argued from thoughtful positions of strength and from precedent. Her opinions,especially the dissents added to the continued advance of personal rights. We need more legal minds of her caliber.
October 12, 2020
At law school, I had great fortune attending two SCOTUS justices public speeches, they are Justice Sotomayor and Justice Kagan. One of the regretful things is that I have never had a chance listening to Justice Ginsburg's teachings lively.
RBG "undefine" everything defines everything she is. RIP.
RBG "undefine" everything defines everything she is. RIP.
October 28, 2020
Another Hero Lost
I thought the book was well written.
I've never had much interest in the Justices of the US Supreme Court but RBG caught my interest and I wanted to know more about her and what made her tick... It's very sad to say that this country has lost another Hero that stood up for the under dog and fought for fairness no matter the gender.
I thought the book was well written.
I've never had much interest in the Justices of the US Supreme Court but RBG caught my interest and I wanted to know more about her and what made her tick... It's very sad to say that this country has lost another Hero that stood up for the under dog and fought for fairness no matter the gender.
September 19, 2020
Ruth Ginsberg
This is a book that covers the life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It was more of an overview of her life, her education and her ruins in the Supreme Court. There’s a good book for an overview of her life.
This is a book that covers the life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It was more of an overview of her life, her education and her ruins in the Supreme Court. There’s a good book for an overview of her life.
November 9, 2020
Opinion on biography
Enjoyed learning about her personal struggles in her private life and professional. She was an exceptional woman and judge. She is a great example for people to be.
Enjoyed learning about her personal struggles in her private life and professional. She was an exceptional woman and judge. She is a great example for people to be.
May 8, 2024
This gives insight into one of the court's most influential
member. She was truly a great woman and human being.
I think she kept the court centered on what is right, more
than and exact reading of the law.
member. She was truly a great woman and human being.
I think she kept the court centered on what is right, more
than and exact reading of the law.
October 10, 2020
Excellent short biography of the Notorious RBG! Truly an amazing woman.
(I hadn't realized it was a short one, but has all the facts. It's inspired me to find a full size biography.)
(I hadn't realized it was a short one, but has all the facts. It's inspired me to find a full size biography.)
December 18, 2020
The author repeated themselves a lot and it was annoying. Overall a very inspiring story that could be improved with more detail. Though I realize it's meant for younger readers.
December 12, 2021
I got more from her Wikipedia page. Also, this book needs an editor. Robert Bork's name is not difficult to spell, but it is spelled incorrectly in chapter 7 (as is the word precedes).
September 28, 2020
This is a brief but useful overview of the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Her recent death made me keen to understand more about this woman who made such an impact on the world. While this was a very good starting point, it was only slightly more than I got from reading her Wikipedia entry. I am now keen to learn more about Justice Ginsburg and have purchased a longer book which I hope will provide the depth of understanding this work was lacking.
Her recent death made me keen to understand more about this woman who made such an impact on the world. While this was a very good starting point, it was only slightly more than I got from reading her Wikipedia entry. I am now keen to learn more about Justice Ginsburg and have purchased a longer book which I hope will provide the depth of understanding this work was lacking.
August 28, 2020
This short book gives a good overview of the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. From her childhood, marriage, law school days, and her fight for gender equality.
She argued the case Frontiero v. Richardson (1973) before the U.S. Supreme Court, in which the decision ruled a violation of the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause. However: "A plurality of the court found that the gender discrimination was comparable to racial discrimination, making it illegal" (kindle loc. 261).
A good brief read, enjoyed it.
She argued the case Frontiero v. Richardson (1973) before the U.S. Supreme Court, in which the decision ruled a violation of the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause. However: "A plurality of the court found that the gender discrimination was comparable to racial discrimination, making it illegal" (kindle loc. 261).
A good brief read, enjoyed it.
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