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Dey Street Books (2015), Edition: Annotated edition, 240 pages
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Biography & Autobiography. Sociology. Nonfiction. HTML: New York Times Bestseller Featured in the critically acclaimed documentary RBG "It was beyond my wildest imagination that I would one day become the 'Notorious RBG." â?? Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 2019 She was a fierce dissenter with a serious collar game. A legendary, self-described "flaming feminist litigator" who made the world more equal. And an intergenerational icon affectionately known as the Notorious RBG. As the nation mourns the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discover the story of a remarkable woman and learn how to carry on her legacy. This runaway bestseller, brought to you by the attorney founder of the Notorious RBG Tumblr and an award-winning feminist journalist, is more than just a love letter. It draws on intimate access to Ginsburg's family members, close friends, colleagues, and clerks, as well as an interview with the Justice herself. An original hybrid of reported narrative, annotated dissents, rare archival photos and documents, and illustrations, the book tells a never-before-told story of an unusual and transformative woman who transcended divides and changed the world forever.… (more)
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LibraryThing member gbelik
A short and informative biography which focuses on personal detail and general legal and political principles. A wonderful woman and jurist. Lets hope she can hold on for a while longer.
LibraryThing member Itzey
"You can't spell Truth with Ruth".
During the February, 2016 memorial coverage of Justice Antonin Scalia, I found myself drawn to a photograph taken in India in 1994 of Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsburg together lumbering along waving from atop an elephant. It stopped me in my tracks as I knew
That question rattled around in my brain and prompted me to look into her biography. I needed to know more about Ruth as a person, not just a Supreme Court Justice with fancy collars and a fiery pen. There are some great choices available, including books written by Justice Ginsberg herself, but I fell in love with Carmon and Knizhnik's Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
This glossy picture strewn work brings RBG to life in short but thorough stories of her progression from Kiki, the baton twirling teen, deeply in love with the adventurous and independent Nancy Drew books to present day, a strong and resilient Supreme Court Justice not afraid to stand up and fight for human rights.
RBG, born in 1933, began her steady growth toward gender independence fighting as she states, with three strikes against her, "[I was] a woman, a mother and a Jew." But as she fought for her own survival and career, she wasn't as yet a strong advocate for feminism. As a college professor, Ruth, inspired by student activism, joined a national movement that has steadily over tme moved toward not just women's rights but equal rights for all regardless of gender, race, or social status.
Ruth began to fight her way into a "man's world" pulling all women along with her. She knew the importance of staying focused and educated on issues. She formed her own style. Pick your battles. Fight hard but not loudly or brash. Permanent change must be achieved through baby steps, carefully. When you have something to say, say it with a steady hand and carefully chosen words. Your voice will be heard over the din.
"Anger, resentment, indulgence in recriminations waste time and sap energy." (Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg)
As much as I was fascinated by all the legal briefs and dissents that Ruth presented, the most important message I got from the book is best said by the two people perched on top of that elephant so many years ago:
“Call us the odd couple," Scalia said. "She likes opera, and she's a very nice person. What's not to like — Except her views on the law."
[Likewise, Ginsburg could acknowledge her differences with her good friend Nino while still admiring his peppery prose.] "I disagreed with most of what he said, but I loved the way he said it,"
(George Washington University event, 2015)
These two people, at odds in their legal lives, can also see the human side of each other and share the richness of friendship and love. In our current political climate, Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg have shown the importance of civility, respect and friendship.
I am going to jump in here with a diversion from the book and a personal comment..In my blog, I posted a copy of a tweet from President-elect Donald Trump that reads:
"Justice Ginsburg of the U. S. Supreme Court has embarrassed all by making very dumb political statements about me. Her mind is shot- resign!"
As we head into a new world in America, my best guess is that Justice Ginsburg will not be deterred by tweets or taunts. She will stand with her principles and continue to represent all of us to the best of her ability.
Highly recommend reading.
During the February, 2016 memorial coverage of Justice Antonin Scalia, I found myself drawn to a photograph taken in India in 1994 of Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsburg together lumbering along waving from atop an elephant. It stopped me in my tracks as I knew
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they represented the yin and yang of the American Justice System. Was it conceivable that they were friends outside their hallowed chambers? What was my little 5 ft tall Jewish icon of Women's Rights doing hanging around the man that declared that the constitution didn't bar sex discrimination?That question rattled around in my brain and prompted me to look into her biography. I needed to know more about Ruth as a person, not just a Supreme Court Justice with fancy collars and a fiery pen. There are some great choices available, including books written by Justice Ginsberg herself, but I fell in love with Carmon and Knizhnik's Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
This glossy picture strewn work brings RBG to life in short but thorough stories of her progression from Kiki, the baton twirling teen, deeply in love with the adventurous and independent Nancy Drew books to present day, a strong and resilient Supreme Court Justice not afraid to stand up and fight for human rights.
RBG, born in 1933, began her steady growth toward gender independence fighting as she states, with three strikes against her, "[I was] a woman, a mother and a Jew." But as she fought for her own survival and career, she wasn't as yet a strong advocate for feminism. As a college professor, Ruth, inspired by student activism, joined a national movement that has steadily over tme moved toward not just women's rights but equal rights for all regardless of gender, race, or social status.
Ruth began to fight her way into a "man's world" pulling all women along with her. She knew the importance of staying focused and educated on issues. She formed her own style. Pick your battles. Fight hard but not loudly or brash. Permanent change must be achieved through baby steps, carefully. When you have something to say, say it with a steady hand and carefully chosen words. Your voice will be heard over the din.
"Anger, resentment, indulgence in recriminations waste time and sap energy." (Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg)
As much as I was fascinated by all the legal briefs and dissents that Ruth presented, the most important message I got from the book is best said by the two people perched on top of that elephant so many years ago:
“Call us the odd couple," Scalia said. "She likes opera, and she's a very nice person. What's not to like — Except her views on the law."
[Likewise, Ginsburg could acknowledge her differences with her good friend Nino while still admiring his peppery prose.] "I disagreed with most of what he said, but I loved the way he said it,"
(George Washington University event, 2015)
These two people, at odds in their legal lives, can also see the human side of each other and share the richness of friendship and love. In our current political climate, Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg have shown the importance of civility, respect and friendship.
I am going to jump in here with a diversion from the book and a personal comment..In my blog, I posted a copy of a tweet from President-elect Donald Trump that reads:
"Justice Ginsburg of the U. S. Supreme Court has embarrassed all by making very dumb political statements about me. Her mind is shot- resign!"
As we head into a new world in America, my best guess is that Justice Ginsburg will not be deterred by tweets or taunts. She will stand with her principles and continue to represent all of us to the best of her ability.
Highly recommend reading.
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LibraryThing member breic
This is a pretty lightweight biography. It's mostly fan worship; you'll learn all about RBG's relationship with her husband Marty (more than I needed to know), and about her workout routine—but very little about the legal cases she argued or decided, nor get anything deeper, e.g., about her
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refusal to retire. You'd probably learn more from her Wikipedia page. (Checking it now, this is sadly true.) Still, it is short and fun, and liberals need some fan worship to get them through. Show Less
LibraryThing member clamairy
What's not to love about RGB? This woman is a national treasure. This book was a relatively quick yet enlightening read. I would have enjoyed more anecdotes and fewer quotes from her SCOTUS dissenting opinions, though.
Long live RGB!
Long live RGB!
LibraryThing member BenjaminHahn
It is a bit hard to describe what this book is exactly. I learned a lot about Ruth Bader Ginsberg by reading Notorious RBG but it doesn't fit nicely into a specific category library genre. Is it a biography? Not really. Is it a memoir? No. Is it a hagiography? Pretty much, but with kitsch. Should
Seriously though, I did get a quick fly-by account of RBG's rise to the top of the judicial world with lots of interesting little snippets of trivia. There is probably nothing untrue about RBG in this book. The authors are clearly smitten with RBG and her specific outlook on justice. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but its very clear by the first chapter that you are not going to hear anything critical of the justice throughout the rest of the book. The book is also a bit self-congratulatory in that it sites it's authors tumblr page as being the source of RBG's hip social status in today's social media mindset.
There are lots of visual aids and unique twists to presenting information in the book. Timelines, annotated (and truncated) dissent summaries, and just downright bizarre appendixes. One features a best-of photo gallery of women (and animals) dressed up like Justice Ginsberg. These are obviously from the tumblr account created by the authors prior to the publishing of this book. The fonts are large, as are the margins. There is a two page spread of Marty Ginsberg's favorite recipe (milk braised pork). I can see how this might appeal to the fan girl base but I wouldn't site the book in a paper.
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we expect to see more titles like this as more millennials start writing books? Absolutely. Seriously though, I did get a quick fly-by account of RBG's rise to the top of the judicial world with lots of interesting little snippets of trivia. There is probably nothing untrue about RBG in this book. The authors are clearly smitten with RBG and her specific outlook on justice. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but its very clear by the first chapter that you are not going to hear anything critical of the justice throughout the rest of the book. The book is also a bit self-congratulatory in that it sites it's authors tumblr page as being the source of RBG's hip social status in today's social media mindset.
There are lots of visual aids and unique twists to presenting information in the book. Timelines, annotated (and truncated) dissent summaries, and just downright bizarre appendixes. One features a best-of photo gallery of women (and animals) dressed up like Justice Ginsberg. These are obviously from the tumblr account created by the authors prior to the publishing of this book. The fonts are large, as are the margins. There is a two page spread of Marty Ginsberg's favorite recipe (milk braised pork). I can see how this might appeal to the fan girl base but I wouldn't site the book in a paper.
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LibraryThing member Kaethe
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Shana Knizhnik, Irin Carmon No doubt there are people who will disagree with me on this, but I quite like the books I've seen that started as blogs or Tumblrs or similar. The editor has a fine opportunity to see what the audience is, and a
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As, for example, here. Because Bader Ginsberg has been awesome all her life. It was fascinating to see the trajectory of her career, and the progression of legal challenges to laws restricting women's rights. This isn't a traditional biography, but it certainly manages to hit a lot of high spots. And it also gives a wonderful insight into the ACLU and the directed plan to increase civil rights. I'd never thought about it before, but now that I know I love the idea of a career based on observing and fighting injustice. She has style, she has flair (those marvelous collars), and she has a keen sense of justice. The Notorious RBG was an entertaining and uplifting book. Every expansion in human rights is treated as something the privileged class just decided one day that it had to go. History classes (back when I took them) rarely or never portrayed the hard work, the organization, the PR, the constant ongoing struggle to achieve what has been denied. So seeing that presented in a zippy way with fan art, that is just a fabulous hook. I hope every young woman reads this and considers what she wants to fight for, and how, as well as how to accessorize her judge's robes. (oh, yeah, it feels a little Legally Blonde in a good way)
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Not only was there a clamor at the house to read this first, but there was widespread interest among the librarians and patrons who saw the book. I can't fault any thing that gets people thinking about how to make the world better.
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good idea of what a finished product would contain. And all that I have read so far managed to take what was a good idea and make it richer, deeper, more fleshed out.Â
As, for example, here. Because Bader Ginsberg has been awesome all her life. It was fascinating to see the trajectory of her career, and the progression of legal challenges to laws restricting women's rights. This isn't a traditional biography, but it certainly manages to hit a lot of high spots. And it also gives a wonderful insight into the ACLU and the directed plan to increase civil rights. I'd never thought about it before, but now that I know I love the idea of a career based on observing and fighting injustice. She has style, she has flair (those marvelous collars), and she has a keen sense of justice. The Notorious RBG was an entertaining and uplifting book. Every expansion in human rights is treated as something the privileged class just decided one day that it had to go. History classes (back when I took them) rarely or never portrayed the hard work, the organization, the PR, the constant ongoing struggle to achieve what has been denied. So seeing that presented in a zippy way with fan art, that is just a fabulous hook. I hope every young woman reads this and considers what she wants to fight for, and how, as well as how to accessorize her judge's robes. (oh, yeah, it feels a little Legally Blonde in a good way)
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Not only was there a clamor at the house to read this first, but there was widespread interest among the librarians and patrons who saw the book. I can't fault any thing that gets people thinking about how to make the world better.
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LibraryThing member TGPistole
an enjoyable read. I had not realized what an socially active person she was prior to her appointment to the Supreme Court.
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LibraryThing member nospi
Wonderful audible book about the life and work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The book is truly superb about the history and work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I wish every young women would read it to understand the history that women have lived through and created in America.
The book is truly superb about the history and work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I wish every young women would read it to understand the history that women have lived through and created in America.
LibraryThing member TooBusyReading
This biography of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is a delight to read. The woman is quite remarkable, and has an incredibly strong spirit and work ethic. The author does let her admiration show through the writing, but that is not a negative for me.
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This book shows us this justice as a real person, not just a voice on the court. I listened to an audio version that was accompanied by an enhanced e-book, and it was read quite nicely, but I think I would have preferred to read this book rather than listen to it. There were references to the enhanced e-book which would have been easy to use in a print or e-ink book but were a bit clumsy in audio & e-book. Still, this is an excellent biography, well worth reading or hearing.
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in, even when she tilts at windmills. She is a pioneer in women's, and therefore human, rights. While this could have been dry to read about, it was not. I appreciated learning about her relationship with her husband, who sounds like he was a delightful and supportive person, as well as being an important attorney in his own right. I would have liked to have read a bit more about RBG's relationship with her children.This book shows us this justice as a real person, not just a voice on the court. I listened to an audio version that was accompanied by an enhanced e-book, and it was read quite nicely, but I think I would have preferred to read this book rather than listen to it. There were references to the enhanced e-book which would have been easy to use in a print or e-ink book but were a bit clumsy in audio & e-book. Still, this is an excellent biography, well worth reading or hearing.
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LibraryThing member detailmuse
I’ve wanted to know more about RBG and this book’s title (and the Notorious B.I.G. crown on the cover) was too fun to resist. I’d loved her admission after a State of the Union where she dozed off (“I was not 100% sober”), and I’d been surprised she had concerns about Roe v. Wade (seems
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she felt the Court ruled too soon; she’d prefer support to build within the states). It’s a very straightforward, light biography of her family life and career (including Court friendships), with a focus on her feminism (for equal rights, not world dominion). Fun on audio, but there is enhanced content (illustrations) that may make the printed copy even better. Show Less
LibraryThing member rgruberhighschool
RGG: The history of the evolution of these Supreme Court decisions is fascinating. And the biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg humanizes the process. Reading Interest: YA-Adult
LibraryThing member Narshkite
So good. I am an RBG fan girl and have been since she sat on the DC circuit, but i learned a few new things, and came to adore her even more.
LibraryThing member Kaethe
No doubt there are people who will disagree with me on this, but I quite like the books I've seen that started as blogs or Tumblrs or similar. The editor has a fine opportunity to see what the audience is, and a good idea of what a finished product would contain. And all that I have read so far
As, for example, here. Because Bader Ginsberg has been awesome all her life. It was fascinating to see the trajectory of her career, and the progression of legal challenges to laws restricting women's rights. This isn't a traditional biography, but it certainly manages to hit a lot of high spots. And it also gives a wonderful insight into the ACLU and the directed plan to increase civil rights. I'd never thought about it before, but now that I know I love the idea of a career based on observing and fighting injustice. She has style, she has flair (those marvelous collars), and she has a keen sense of justice. The Notorious RBG was an entertaining and uplifting book. Every expansion in human rights is treated as something the privileged class just decided one day that it had to go. History classes (back when I took them) rarely or never portrayed the hard work, the organization, the PR, the constant ongoing struggle to achieve what has been denied. So seeing that presented in a zippy way with fan art, that is just a fabulous hook. I hope every young woman reads this and considers what she wants to fight for, and how, as well as how to accessorize her judge's robes. (oh, yeah, it feels a little Legally Blonde in a good way)
Not only was there a clamor at the house to read this first, but there was widespread interest among the librarians and patrons who saw the book. I can't fault any thing that gets people thinking about how to make the world better.
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managed to take what was a good idea and make it richer, deeper, more fleshed out.As, for example, here. Because Bader Ginsberg has been awesome all her life. It was fascinating to see the trajectory of her career, and the progression of legal challenges to laws restricting women's rights. This isn't a traditional biography, but it certainly manages to hit a lot of high spots. And it also gives a wonderful insight into the ACLU and the directed plan to increase civil rights. I'd never thought about it before, but now that I know I love the idea of a career based on observing and fighting injustice. She has style, she has flair (those marvelous collars), and she has a keen sense of justice. The Notorious RBG was an entertaining and uplifting book. Every expansion in human rights is treated as something the privileged class just decided one day that it had to go. History classes (back when I took them) rarely or never portrayed the hard work, the organization, the PR, the constant ongoing struggle to achieve what has been denied. So seeing that presented in a zippy way with fan art, that is just a fabulous hook. I hope every young woman reads this and considers what she wants to fight for, and how, as well as how to accessorize her judge's robes. (oh, yeah, it feels a little Legally Blonde in a good way)
Not only was there a clamor at the house to read this first, but there was widespread interest among the librarians and patrons who saw the book. I can't fault any thing that gets people thinking about how to make the world better.
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LibraryThing member abycats
As a lawyer, have read many biographies of lawyers and this is the finest yet. I have always admired her, but now have even more grounds for doing so. Fine blend of enough personal details with not only descriptions, but also annotated, excerpts from her important briefs and opinions. Pictures are
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sprinkled throughout where I want them, and the writing style is concise, informative, but inclusive. The research seems thorough and the authors got feedback from RBG, her family, and associates. I find it hard to imagine a better biography, period. Show Less
LibraryThing member melydia
This biography of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was far more accessible than I had been expecting. Maybe it's because it was born from a meme, but I think I was expecting to have to be more familiar with legal proceedings. But no, even the verbatim quotes from RBG's opinions are
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imminently readable. Recommended. Show Less
LibraryThing member cbrwn92
My love for RBG has never been greater.
LibraryThing member bookworm12
I don't care what your political beliefs are, RBG's life is incredible. She's an inspiration to women everywhere. The diminutive Supreme Court justice did not have an easy path to success. I loved learning more about her as a lawyer, wife, opera-lover, mother, and judge.
LibraryThing member Citizenjoyce
Excellent. Maybe not quite as compelling as Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World by Linda Hirshman but still it gives you a good look at RBG and why she has to live forever (or at least 10 more years - to be safe)
LibraryThing member octafoil40
I am a male attorney who had never given much thought to the history of women attorneys.There were no women in my law school class. I then served three years in the army in Vietnam and in Washington D. C. as Defence Appellate Attorney. Thereafter I returned to civilian law
practice to find women
This 227 page book was a joy to read and is an excellent and entertaining short history of not only the life of Justice Ginsburg but of the legal cases she brought to the U.S. Supreme Court as the hero of the Women's Rights Project. The book is a fast read and full of pictures and entertaining marginal notations that are simply captivating. I highly
recommend this book.
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attorneys in all law firms and courtrooms. This 227 page book was a joy to read and is an excellent and entertaining short history of not only the life of Justice Ginsburg but of the legal cases she brought to the U.S. Supreme Court as the hero of the Women's Rights Project. The book is a fast read and full of pictures and entertaining marginal notations that are simply captivating. I highly
recommend this book.
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LibraryThing member ewyatt
A well-designed book that traces the life of rbg, from her childhood as Kiki Bader to the leader of the liberal wing of the Supreme Court. The book documents much of her early work on equality cases, traces her own challenges due to sexism and expectation of women's roles, delves into her 50+ year
I learned a lot while reading the book.
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partnership with Marty Ginsburg, and touches on the cultural phenomenon that #notorious rgb has become. There are annotations of some of the decisions she has written for the Supreme Court and insight into the inner workings of the court. I learned a lot while reading the book.
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LibraryThing member jmchshannon
After finishing Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I feel like you should take my feminist card away from me, for I had no idea just how influential RBG was in punching through the glass ceiling and establishing equal rights for caretakers of any gender. In fact, I had no
The remarkable thing about RBG is that hers is no Cinderella story. She did not kiss a prince and get to sit on the highest court in the country. She fought and worked for every success. She broke through gender barriers, battled sexism in the workplace, fought against gender stereotypes with every forward movement of her career. She did so with unwavering dedication to not only her career and her beliefs but to her family. She made sacrifices and learned the importance of compromise.
Moreover, she never expected drastic changes to occur overnight. Her work with the ACLU is just a microcosm of the philosophy she actually applied to her education and career: slow changes over time will be more successful than sudden drastic ones. She shows this with her fight to obtain her law degree to teaching law to her stint as a judge in various courts around the nation. She continues to apply the same philosophy in her decisions/dissents on the Supreme Court. It is a valuable lesson in this day and age where life seems to change daily. Ms. Carmon and Ms. Knizhnik do an excellent job of pulling together the remarkable details of her life and showing how she has faced every challenge with the same gentle grace and spine of steel that we still see today.
The audiobook version of this biography is engaging and well-narrated. My only complaint is that I missed seeing pictures. I found myself searching for pictures of a younger RBG and her beloved Marty so that I could not only put a face to the name but to also see the woman behind the robe. For that reason, I think this is one book best served in print. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Ms. Arndt’s narration or the audio performance; it is just missing that extra something that the pictures in biographies bring.
Listening to this biography of Justice Ginsburg after the 2016 election is like a punch in the gut. Not only do you get the impression that Ginsburg would have already retired by now had HRC won, you have to wonder just how different our world would be right now with both RBG and HRC serving the government at the same time. It is enough to make my heart ache at the lost possibilities. However, if you learn one thing from Notorious RBG it is that RBG still has not given up fighting for equal rights and a better world for all, and neither should we. All hail RBG, indeed.
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knowledge of her past or her positions while on the Supreme Court. I only knew her as one of the lone liberals on the highest court of the land and someone hundreds of thousands of women adore. Now I understand why.The remarkable thing about RBG is that hers is no Cinderella story. She did not kiss a prince and get to sit on the highest court in the country. She fought and worked for every success. She broke through gender barriers, battled sexism in the workplace, fought against gender stereotypes with every forward movement of her career. She did so with unwavering dedication to not only her career and her beliefs but to her family. She made sacrifices and learned the importance of compromise.
Moreover, she never expected drastic changes to occur overnight. Her work with the ACLU is just a microcosm of the philosophy she actually applied to her education and career: slow changes over time will be more successful than sudden drastic ones. She shows this with her fight to obtain her law degree to teaching law to her stint as a judge in various courts around the nation. She continues to apply the same philosophy in her decisions/dissents on the Supreme Court. It is a valuable lesson in this day and age where life seems to change daily. Ms. Carmon and Ms. Knizhnik do an excellent job of pulling together the remarkable details of her life and showing how she has faced every challenge with the same gentle grace and spine of steel that we still see today.
The audiobook version of this biography is engaging and well-narrated. My only complaint is that I missed seeing pictures. I found myself searching for pictures of a younger RBG and her beloved Marty so that I could not only put a face to the name but to also see the woman behind the robe. For that reason, I think this is one book best served in print. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Ms. Arndt’s narration or the audio performance; it is just missing that extra something that the pictures in biographies bring.
Listening to this biography of Justice Ginsburg after the 2016 election is like a punch in the gut. Not only do you get the impression that Ginsburg would have already retired by now had HRC won, you have to wonder just how different our world would be right now with both RBG and HRC serving the government at the same time. It is enough to make my heart ache at the lost possibilities. However, if you learn one thing from Notorious RBG it is that RBG still has not given up fighting for equal rights and a better world for all, and neither should we. All hail RBG, indeed.
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LibraryThing member lissabeth21
Great overview biography.
LibraryThing member EllsbethB
This was a delightful love letter to Justice Ginsburg. It is a quick read with a variety of stories from RBG's life. While it has a clear bias, I think it is worth the read for anyone who is interested in stories of strong women.
LibraryThing member buffalogr
This book is a combination of love letter, career overview scrapbook and biography. I'ts a great introduction to RBG for someone who didn't know much about her.--like me. She broke through gender barrier--fought against gender stereotypes with every forward movement of her career. It's an easy
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Awards
Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award (Nominee — 2018)
Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — High School — 2018)
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Nominee — 2019)
Village Voice Favorite Books (2015)
The A.V. Club best books (2015)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2016)
Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List (Youth — 2018)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2015-10-17
Physical description
240 p.; 7.5 inches
ISBN
9780062415837