Background
My Own Words is a collection of essays and speeches by the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The book covers a wide range of topics, including gender equality, women’s rights, the law, and her personal life. Ginsburg’s eloquent and powerful words demonstrate her unwavering commitment to justice and equality for all, particularly for women and marginalized communities. Through her speeches and writings, she shares her personal experiences and reflections on her life’s work, including her time as a lawyer fighting for gender equality, her appointment to the Supreme Court, and her legacy as a trailblazing feminist icon.
My Thoughts
This was a little hard to get through. I don’t agree with some of her political leanings however, I enjoyed the repeated calls of civility and collaboration she has made through the years. I liked when she refused to make guesses as to how she would pronounce judgments when she was nominated on the grounds that the law is complex and each circumstance is different.
Her husband was hilarious and it was indeed sad when he passed away. She is an icon of women’s rights but, in this reading, seemed to be all that she was about. We all have our axe to grind I guess.
Recommendation
I don’t know that I would read it again but I was glad I did.