My Own Words

Name: My Own Words
Price: 12.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (13185 reviews)
Author: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Nonfiction Biography Memoir

4.8 (13,185)

4.8 stars from 13,185 reviews. One of the highest rated Nonfiction books we track.

400 pages~6.7 hr readPublished by Simon and SchusterPublished 2016-10-04

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in how brilliant legal minds actually think and want to hear directly from one of the most important Supreme Court justices.
You care about women's rights and the history of gender equality battles, told by someone who fought them in court.
You appreciate witty, sharp writing that ranges from serious constitutional theory to delightful stories about opera and Jewish identity.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a traditional biography with narrative storytelling rather than a curated collection of essays and speeches.
You're looking for deep personal memoir about her private life and relationships.
You prefer fiction or lighter reads over substantive legal and political philosophy.

About this book

My Own Words is a collection of writings and speeches by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, selected by Ginsburg herself along with her authorized biographers Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. The book covers topics including gender equality, the operations of the Supreme Court, Ginsburg's Jewish identity, law and lawyers in opera, and the use of international perspectives in interpreting the U.S. Constitution. Throughout her career, Ginsburg has been a prolific writer and public speaker. Hartnett and Williams introduce each chapter with biographical context and quotes from hundreds of interviews they conducted. The collection reflects Ginsburg's intellectual range and includes material that is witty, engaging, serious, and playful, offering insight into her life and work.

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Currently 4.8★ from 13,185 reviews

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