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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Journey to Justice

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist. She served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 to 2020.

Becoming RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Journey to Justice

by Debbie Levy

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	137031 KB
Print length	:	208 pages

Ginsburg was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1933. She graduated from Cornell University in 1954 and from Columbia Law School in 1959. After graduating from law school, Ginsburg clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan. She then taught law at Rutgers University and Columbia Law School.

In 1972, Ginsburg co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union's Women's Rights Project. She argued six cases before the Supreme Court, winning five of them. In 1980, she was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by President Jimmy Carter.

In 1993, Ginsburg was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton. She was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 96-3. Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, after Sandra Day O'Connor.

Ginsburg was a liberal justice who was known for her strong advocacy for gender equality. She wrote many important opinions on issues such as abortion rights, affirmative action, and LGBTQ rights.

Ginsburg was a role model for many people, especially women and girls. She was known for her intelligence, her wit, and her unwavering commitment to justice.

Ginsburg died in September 2020 at the age of 87. She is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Legacy

Ginsburg's legacy is one of trailblazing and groundbreaking achievements. She was a pioneer for women's rights and for gender equality. She was a brilliant legal mind and a dedicated public servant.

Ginsburg's work has had a profound impact on American law and society. She helped to shape the legal landscape for women and for all Americans. Her legacy will continue to inspire and empower generations to come.

Book Review: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Journey to Justice

The book "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Journey to Justice" is a biography of the late Supreme Court Justice. The book is written by Jane Sherron De Hart, a journalist and author who has written extensively about women's rights and the law.

The book provides a comprehensive and in-depth look at Ginsburg's life and career. De Hart draws on interviews with Ginsburg and her family, friends, and colleagues, as well as archival research, to paint a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers Ginsburg's early life and education. The second part focuses on her career as a lawyer and advocate for women's rights. The third part discusses her appointment to the Supreme Court and her tenure on the Court.

De Hart's writing is clear and engaging. She does an excellent job of explaining complex legal concepts in a way that is accessible to lay readers. The book is also full of fascinating anecdotes and personal stories that bring Ginsburg to life.

Overall, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Journey to Justice" is a well-written and informative biography of a true American icon. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Ginsburg's life and legacy, as well as for anyone interested in the history of women's rights in the United States.