The Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon

 

This book sat on my TBR pile for the longest time, but then, I have always believed that we read the right book at the right time.  That was certainly true in this case.   I have had a bumpy relationship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  When I was younger, I was told that she was gauche for so actively pursuing her seat on the Court, that it simply "wasn't done".   Now that I am older and have experienced life for myself, I realize these comments for what they are - the commentary of white men designed to keep a woman in her place.  Whether these comments were direct sexism or indirect matters not at all, because the impact of these comments and others like them are the same.   I see that now.

As I grew and matured,  there was so much about RBG that I admired.  Most of all her grit and determination to stand up for what she believed was right and her meticulous administration of the law. She led an incredible life - from her marriage to her career - from her volunteer work to her fitness regimen.  RBG wasn't nothing if not determined, motivated and driven.  There is so much about her and her life to admire.

This is particularly a GREAT book for young women and any who don't know much about RBG's life.  It is written in a very conversational and engaging fashion and I would recommend it highly to all.  Five stars simply isn't enough, but it's all that goodreads will allot me.  I would give it 20 if I could.  A must.