On Being American

by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

First published 2024

In the final years of her trailblazing career, Ruth Bader Ginsburg reflects on what it means to be an American. Drawing from her personal history and legal precedents, the pioneering jurist explores the ideals of liberty, equality, and justice that shape the nation. Through intimate anecdotes and insightful analysis, Ginsburg paints a vivid portrait of the American experience – its triumphs and struggles, its sacred principles and unfinished promises. As she nears the end of her life's work, the iconic justice offers a stirring call to uphold the values that bind us together as a people.

Genres: biography, history, american, non-fiction, law

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: inspirational, social-justice

Setting: United States

Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century

232 pages · Paperback · American Bar Association

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