Description
Book SynopsisAs one of only nine women in a class of 500 at Harvard Law School when she enrolled in 1956 and one of only four female Supreme Court justices in the history of the United States, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is frequently viewed as a feminist trailblazer and an icon for civil rights.
Ginsburg has always been known as a prolific writer and speaker. Now,
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: In Her Own Words offers a unique look into the mind of one of the world’s most influential women by collecting 300 of Ginsburg’s most insightful quotes. Meticulously curated from interviews, speeches, court opinions, dissents, and other sources,
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: In Her Own Words creates a comprehensive picture of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her wisdom, and her legacy.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction
Part I: The Law
The Law and Constitution
Lawyers, Judges, and the Practice of Law
The Supreme Court
Women and the Law
Part II: Civil Liberties: Free to Be You and Me
American Rights and Values
Equal Justice under the Law
The History of the Women’s Rights Movement
The Rights of Women
Part III: A Life of Her Own
Memories of a Long Life
Friends, Family, and Other Influences
Life Lessons
Milestones
