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Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Start date
November 10, 2015
Finish date
November 11, 2015

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Chessa
Apr 17, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: feminist, biography
I was pretty sure I would love this, and I did! Such a fun, informative read. Really brought home just how far women's rights have come in just a few decades - thanks to pioneers like RBG. Like, she is my grandmother's generation -and I can't believe the crap women had to put up with then. Truly unbelievable, like out of a weird dystopian novel. It was truly amazing to see through her career, how much was changed. I especially loved how RBG always insists on pointing out how gender equality serv ...more
Debbie
Jan 05, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: non-fiction
Conversational and informative, this is a great jumping-off point for anyone curious about RBG. With a kick-ass work ethic and an incredible intellect, she has spent a lifetime fighting for the incremental changes that could make full equality a reality.

Since the Supreme Court has taken such an alarming turn toward the regressive, her dissenting opinions have been fierce. Her example should inspire all of us to pay attention and to keep standing up for the civil rights of ALL PEOPLE in the Unit
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Julia
Apr 25, 2017 rated it really liked it
Another role model for modern women. Listened to it while driving to pick up Eliza.
Chris Friend
Jul 10, 2019 rated it really liked it
It’s a lively, casual, familiar, respectful homage.
Sam
Aug 23, 2016 rated it it was amazing
I loved how this book was set up and how it brought the reader through Ruth's relationship with her husband, her career and her court briefs. I had little knowledge of how the Supreme Court actually worked and for a layperson it gave a good overview without being dry. This book has earned it's place on my bookshelf. ...more
Celeste
Sep 12, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
What a great biography. I like how RBG is respectful and has helped advance women’s rights. I love her husband-he was a great support to her.
Anastasia
Highly entertaining and a very quick read. I learned a ton about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, as well as about the Supreme Court.
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