First published 2019
Ruth Bader Ginsburg appears on merchandise everywhere, from clothing to coffee mugs to body art. Patricia Demuth explores what transformed this opera enthusiast from Brooklyn into a cultural icon. The book traces Ginsburg's path from young attorney fighting for gender equality in courtrooms where few championed women's rights. Demuth details the landmark cases Ginsburg argued before the Supreme Court, victories that built her reputation before President Clinton appointed her to the bench in 1993. The author examines Ginsburg's distinctive judicial style, including her pointed dissenting opinions and signature collar accessories called jabots. Demuth addresses why this justice became known as the Notorious RBG and what made her influence so lasting. The biography reveals how one lawyer's persistence in advancing equality shaped American law and inspired generations of advocates.
Genres: biography, history, politics, law
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: perseverance, underdog
Setting: Brooklyn, United States
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
106 pages · Library Binding · Bound to Stay Bound Books