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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER“A vivid account of a remarkable life.” —The Washington Post
In this comprehensive, revelatory biography—fifteen years of interviews and research in the making—historian Jane Sherron De Hart explores the central experiences that crucially shaped Ginsburg’s passion for justice, her advocacy for gender equality, and her meticulous jurisprudence. At the heart of her story and abiding beliefs is her Jewish background, specifically the concept of tikkun olam, the Hebrew injunction to “repair the world,” with its profound meaning for a young girl who grew up during the Holocaust and World War II. Ruth’s journey begins with her mother, who died tragically young but whose intellect inspired her daughter’s feminism. It stretches from Ruth’s days as a baton twirler at Brooklyn’s James Madison High School to Cornell University to Harvard and Columbia Law Schools; to becoming one of the first female law professors in the country and having to fight for equal pay and hide her second pregnancy to avoid losing her job; to becoming the director of the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project and arguing momentous anti-sex discrimination cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. All this, even before being nominated in 1993 to become the second woman on the Court, where her crucial decisions and dissents are still making history. Intimately, personably told, this biography offers unprecedented insight into a pioneering life and legal career whose profound mark on American jurisprudence, American society, and our American character and spirit will reverberate deep into the twenty-first century and beyond.
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Elevate your understanding of one of the most influential figures in American history with "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life." This comprehensive biography, written by historian Jane Sherron De Hart, delves deep into the experiences that shaped Ginsburg's unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Through years of meticulous research and interviews, De Hart uncovers the profound meaning behind Ginsburg's Jewish background and her dedication to repairing the world.
From her humble beginnings as a baton twirler in Brooklyn to her groundbreaking work as one of the first female law professors in the country, Ginsburg's journey is nothing short of remarkable. She fought tirelessly for equal pay and had to conceal her pregnancy to avoid losing her job, yet she persisted and proved her worth. As the director of the ACLU's Women's Rights Project, she argued landmark cases against sex discrimination before the U.S. Supreme Court, forever changing the landscape of American law.
With gripping storytelling and unprecedented insights, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life" offers a captivating look into the life and legal career of a true trailblazer. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a law student, or simply someone who appreciates remarkable individuals, this biography will leave a lasting impact. Ginsburg's decisions and dissents continue to shape our nation today, making this an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the profound mark she left on American jurisprudence and society.
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