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The relationship between Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg-Republican and Democrat, Christian and Jew, western rancher's daughter and Brook-lyn girl-transcends party, religion, region, and culture. Strengthened by each other's presence, these groundbreaking judges, the first and second women to serve on the highest court in the land, have transformed the Constitution and America itself, making it a more equal place for all women. Linda Hirshman's dual biography includes revealing stories of how these trailblazers fought for recognition in a male-dominated profession-battles that would ultimately benefit every American woman. Hirshman also makes clear how these two justices have shaped the legal framework of modern feminism, setting precedent in cases dealing with employment discrimination, abortion, affirmative action, sexual harassment, and many other issues crucial to women's lives. Sisters in Law combines legal detail with warm personal anecdotes, bringing these very different women into focus as never before. Meticulously researched and compellingly told, it is an authoritative account of our changing law and culture, and a moving story of a remarkable friendship.… (plus d'informations)
This dual biography of Ginsburg and O'Connor and their rise to the Supreme Court plus the decisions that they made that most heavily impacted women didn't work for me. It is very basic information that I think most people who know anything about the two or about the Supreme Court will already know. And I didn't think it synthesized the information in a new way, either.
I think that if you are a complete beginner to these two women, it's probably a fine place to start, but I was bored and wanted to learn something new. ( )
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's insight and fearlessness stand in relief against her trailblazing yet conventional fellow justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Hirshman draws out more ironies in Ginsburg's legal and academic career, such as the far-reaching results of her incremental defense of women's rights. Fate sidetracked her from pursuing ACLU's reproductive rights agenda, which would have doomed her chances to join the high court.
As biography, this has some good information but isn’t totally satisfying. In particular it provides less insight into O’Connor than one might have hoped. But I really enjoyed its sketch of the progress of women’s rights over the past few decades (by discussion of a series of cases), as well as the glimpses behind the scenes at the Supreme Court. ( )
I was surprised when I was in the middle of reading my first book about the Supreme Court and the rare event of a Supreme Court vacancy occurred with Justice Scalia's death. This book really gave me a lot of perspective on what this vacancy means. I learned a lot about the court and the first two women to be on it. I was surprised and angered by the challenges they faced early in their careers, but also thankful to them and other women like them, who moved us so far so fast from the days when a law firm could simply say, sorry we don't hire women.
I would have liked this book even more if the author had made her opinions less obvious and focused on presenting just the facts, but I admit that probably wasn't her goal. It was good to be reminded that the work for women's rights is not done. ( )
Nominally about both RBG and SDO but Ruth's career is presented in great and loving detail while SDO is given only superficial treatment and pictured as somewhat of a lightweight. Lauren was really angry with the author for her clear bias. ( )
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By the time the nation celebrates the birth of its democracy each Fourth of July, the nine justices of the Supreme Court have mostly left town. But before departing the capital for their summer recess, they must first decide all cases they have heard since their current term began the previous October The hardest, most controversial cases, where the unelected Court orders the society to change in a big way, are often left to the end. As the days for decision tick away in late June, the tension in the courtroom is as hot and heavy as the Washington summer air. -Introduction: Ruffled Collars
Sandra's father, Harry Day, wanted to go to college. He thought he'd go to Stanford after serving in World War I. But just as he set out for college, his father, H.C. Day, died, leaving his parched and dusty family ranch in southeast Arizona in terrible financial straits. Harry had to leave California to see if he could rescue the cattle-raising operation. He never got to go to college. It was one of the regrets of his life. -Chapter 1, Country Girl, City Kid
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The relationship between Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg-Republican and Democrat, Christian and Jew, western rancher's daughter and Brook-lyn girl-transcends party, religion, region, and culture. Strengthened by each other's presence, these groundbreaking judges, the first and second women to serve on the highest court in the land, have transformed the Constitution and America itself, making it a more equal place for all women. Linda Hirshman's dual biography includes revealing stories of how these trailblazers fought for recognition in a male-dominated profession-battles that would ultimately benefit every American woman. Hirshman also makes clear how these two justices have shaped the legal framework of modern feminism, setting precedent in cases dealing with employment discrimination, abortion, affirmative action, sexual harassment, and many other issues crucial to women's lives. Sisters in Law combines legal detail with warm personal anecdotes, bringing these very different women into focus as never before. Meticulously researched and compellingly told, it is an authoritative account of our changing law and culture, and a moving story of a remarkable friendship.
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I think that if you are a complete beginner to these two women, it's probably a fine place to start, but I was bored and wanted to learn something new. (