Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon Shana Knizhnik
Reviewed by: Melissa Friedlund, Reference Assistant
Genre: Biography
Suggested Age: Teen, Adult
What is the Book About? Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second female confirmed as a Justice of the Supreme Court, was not only a pioneer as a female lawyer, she was also a cunning advocate for women’s rights. This book explores the relationships and events in her life that led her to become a powerful voice for the “equal citizenship stature” of men and women.
My Review: I listened to the e-audiobook available on Hoopla and really enjoyed it. The audio version is only about 5 hours and while is was a quick listen, there’s enough detail to follow RBG’s progression from law student to Supreme Court Justice to public icon. The book is not a chronological account, but is laid out with more of a topical structure to the storytelling. While that might be a bit confusing for some, I think it helps since there are several legal cases and concepts that need to be explained together. With current events, I felt this was a timely subject to learn more about and encourage others to do the same. RBG was an instrumental part of the evolution of the current status of women’s rights today. I think we all can benefit from knowing more about her. There is even a young readers edition of this title on Hoopla for middle-school aged kids to listen to, as well.
Three Words That Describe This Book: Inspiring, Empowering, Bittersweet
Give This a Try if You Like…My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sisters in Law by Linda R. Hirshman, My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
Rating: 4.5/5
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