This book is a remarkable chronicle of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and achievements. Through a series of personal conversations, Jeffrey Rosen talks to Ruth about everything from opera to the well-known court case Brown v. Board of Education. In the book, Ruth shares her insight about the world and various legal matters.
In his introduction, Rosen tells us how he met Ruth Bader Ginsburg and tells us about their relationship over the years. They bonded over a mutual passion for opera, which is something they talk about often in the book. Overall, this gives the book a sense of credibility, as Rosen had a close and personal relationship with the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Later in the book, Rosen delves into Ruth's legal life and career. He states that she founded projects in favor of female legal rights, and also led a number of successful court cases about various topics. Interestingly, Rosen states that Ginsburg was inspired by Thurgood Marshall, the lawyer who worked on the Brown vs. Board of Education case. This book is ultimately a celebration of the career and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and how she changed the American legal system for the better.
