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My own words
582 pages
An engaging, witty, and serious exploration of law and legacy from a trailblazing cultural icon.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels like being invited into the private thoughts of a brilliant and trailblazing legal mind. The pace is steady and deliberate, allowing the reader to absorb a rich tapestry of writings and speeches that span decades of influence. The tone shifts effortlessly—at times deeply serious and authoritative regarding the law and women's rights, yet surprisingly playful and witty in its personal reflections. It creates an inspiring, intellectual mood that immerses you in the enduring legacy of a cultural icon. The prose is as articulate as you would expect from a Supreme Court Justice, yet highly engaging and accessible. It will thoroughly delight readers who are fascinated by legal history, feminist milestones, and the power of carefully chosen words.
- Mood
- intellectual
- inspiring
- reflective
- Tone
- witty
- engaging
- serious
- playful
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- women's rights · legal legacy · cultural influence · intellectual reflection
- The writing
- Articulate and authoritative, shifting effortlessly between serious legal discourse and witty, accessible commentary.
- The arc
- A journey through a brilliant mind, balancing serious legal reflection with playful, engaging personal insights.
- Who it's for
- Readers fascinated by legal history, women's rights, and the enduring cultural impact of trailblazing women.
About the book
"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"--
Description from Open Library.
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