Ginsburg, Ruth Bader 1933-2020 creator author. Hartnett, Mary Eileen 1959- Williams, Wendy (Writer on law) author. text bibliography biography nyu 2016 First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. monographic eng

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xix, 371 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. "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. My Own Words is a selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, on being Jewish, on law and lawyers in opera, and on the value of looking beyond US shores when interpreting the US Constitution. Throughout her life Justice Ginsburg has been (and continues to be) a prolific writer and public speaker. This book contains a sampling, selected by Justice Ginsburg and her authorized biographers Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. Justice Ginsburg has written an Introduction to the book, and Hartnett and Williams introduce each chapter, giving biographical context and quotes gleaned from hundreds of interviews they have conducted. This is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential women"-- Early years and lighter side -- Tributes to waypavers and pathmarkers -- On gender equality: women and the law -- A judge becomes a Justice -- The Justice on judging and justice. Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Ginsburg, Ruth Bader 1933-2020 United States. Supreme Court. Biography Women judges United States Biography Women lawyers United States Biography BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Lawyers & Judges BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women POLITICAL SCIENCE / Government / Judicial Branch KF373.G565 G56 2016 347.732634 BIO020000 BIO022000 POL040030 9781501145247 (hardback) 9781501145254 (trade paperback) 2016031635 Ayesha Abed Library DLC 220331 20220331123020.0 38273 eng