Notorious RBG audiobook

For every millennial who thinks Lena Dunham is an important feminist, pick up this tidy gem of the feminist movement and fucking digest. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is bae.

I saw another review do this, but I totally agree:5 stars for the woman, 3 stars for the book The pedestal upon which women have been placed has all too often, upon closer inspection, been revealed as a cage. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a modern woman before her time.She was a lawyer, a mother, a wife, and a supreme court justice - all during a time when women were expected to sit down and be quiet. Sometimes people say unkind or thoughtless things, and when they do, it is best to be a little hard of hearing—to tune out and not snap back in anger or impatience. Her gentle but instant manner instituted lifelong change for all women living in America. “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Whether it be legal access to birth control or the right to equal pay, she was there, every step of the way. For some reason, people repeatedly have asked RBG when she thought there would be enough women on the court. The question is asinine, her answer effective: 'When there are nine.” Overall, I was stunned by the story but not the actual book.On the one hand, I have never heard of the "Notorious RBG" book until I stumbled upon this one on my local library.The more I read about her, the more amazed that I was.She campaigned for women's (and men's) rights so thoroughly and so wonderfully that many (many) of the freedoms we take for granted are due to her.It is beyond impressive and I thank her profoundly for all that she's done.That being said, the book felt a little odd.A little disjointed, a little weird on the flow. I wish it was smoother and a bit less dry - especially considering how exciting everything was.YouTube | Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Snapchat @miranda_reads

This delightful book is a love letter to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A well-written look into the work she has done on behalf of women for the past 55+ years (it was conversational while obviously incredibly well-researched, and as a reformed lawyer I appreciated the way the authors described the legal system in a way that was both accurate AND accessible), as well as a beautiful tribute to her marriage to Marty Ginsburg. I cried several times, was inspired to fight harder for the things I believe in, and couldn't put it down. Having this story in my life for the past few days has been so much fun.

4 stars “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Ruth Bader Ginsberg had such an interesting life and I enjoyed reading about it. I loved hearing about how she grew up and became the influential woman she was. I especially loved the parts about her and her husband's relationship. He was so encouraging and seemed to always be there for her. RBG is one of those political figures we should all be grateful for, for fighting for the rights of all. Audio book source: Audible (purchased)Story Rating: 4 starsNarrator: Andi ArndtNarration Rating: 4 starsGenre: Nonfiction/BiographyLength: 5 hours and 9 minutes

5 stars! “The pedestal upon which women have been placed has all too often, upon closer inspection, been revealed as a cage.” It's hard for me to put into words what this book means to me. Many of you know I am a liberal and a feminist, so me enjoying this book is not a great surprise. I am not normally a nonfiction reader, but I devoured this book. I found myself slamming my finger on certain sentences and saying out loud "yes, exactly this" or actually physically rolling my eyes at some of the things cited in this book about how women and minorities were (and are) treated.RBG lives a fascinating life, from her roots of being among the first group of women to attend law school, her love story with her husband Marty, the small cases she fought for equal gender writes, to being a lonely woman on the Supreme Court after O'Connor left. Since this was published in 2015 I also became stressed out when reading it because we have had some changes since then and I am worried for what is to come. That a lot of hard work for gender equality will be thrown down the drain.Anyway, I can see why people thought this was dry, the beginning was a slow read. But if you are even slightly interested in learning more about RBG, her life and her beliefs this is a wonderful book to read. “I think that men and women, shoulder to shoulder, will work together to make this a better world. Just as I don’t think that men are the superior sex, neither do I think women are. I think that it is great that we are beginning to use the talents of all of the people, in all walks of life, and that we no longer have the closed doors that we once had.” Follow me on ♥ Facebook ♥ Blog ♥ Instagram ♥ Twitter ♥

It is hard to argue with Antonin Scalia when he described Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg as “an intelligent woman and a nice woman and a considerate woman—all the qualities you like in a person.” Add to that, she is a persistent person and a principled person and a fair person—all the qualities you want in a lawyer.This work is an act of homage. When R.B.G. gave two dissents on one day, on June 25, 2013, fans of her opinions started drawing, composing songs, writing poems. She inspired many up-coming legal scholars but also many women trying to live their lives in the most fulfilling ways—without the constraints traditionally placed upon their gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. She is placed next to the rapper B.I.G. in the pantheon of stars because of the contrast: a large black man, young and flashy with strong opinions next to a slight white female octogenarian, restrained but with strong opinions. Both were looking for equal rights under the law.The book is a loosely chronological description of R.B.G.’s upbringing and early schooling. She met Marty, her husband of 56 years at Cornell and they decided to study law together at Harvard. When Marty graduated before her, she moved on to Columbia Law School to earn her degree. The two had a child already by then, but really expected that the two partners in the marriage would share the burdens and joys of parenting equally. Right from the start R.B.G. chose cases that would move the ball forward on rights for both men and women because gender discrimination hurts everyone. Women will never be free unless men are free of their traditional roles as well.That angle, freeing men from the constraints of societal expectations, proved popular in the courts and made it a little easier for her to introduce the obvious “next step” into women’s expectations of equal opportunity. “Present the court with the next logical step,” she would urge her clerks years later. “Don’t ask them to go too far or too fast, or you’ll lose what you might have won.” In a marriage and in a workplace, “sometimes it helps to be a little deaf.” Anger, resentment, and envy are unproductive. Get over it.The book has lots of pictures of R.B.G. at different stages in her career interspersed with the narrative of what was happening at the time. The authors also include portions of important decisions. R.B.G. was not flashy—in her dress or in her writing—but she did make great effort to write for clarity. She wanted interested people who were not lawyers to be able to understand the substance of what had been decided. She aimed for people to be able to read a paragraph once without the necessity of a reread to understand. That’s a great goal right there.The cases the authors seed throughout the narrative are marked up with handwritten notes about what the case meant for plaintiffs, defendants, and ordinary citizens. The authors are out to make this a fun and informative read, and it is. The audio is enhanced: certain sections have added commentary that can be referenced for further information so that the momentum of the whole doesn’t flag. It’s interesting, especially since this kind of attention has never been paid to a Supreme Court Judge. She’s eighty-three, folks, and still going strong.One of the more interesting short sections in the book is a description of R.B.G.'s workout routine. I am not going to tell you what it is that keeps her fit enough to carry on with a high pressure job that requires enormous intellectual wattage—you’ll have to go to the book for that—but it is im-press-ive. Anyway, I found the audio very listenable, but I’d have to say the photos and extras in the book itself were worth paging through. Big high five on the labor of love that reminds us of someone that has done so much to make a difference in the lives of so many.

The Notorious RBG is more of a tribute than a traditional biography. It provides a vivid portrait of an amazing woman, the first female Supreme Court Justice whose legal career made life better for women throughout the US. The book is written in a light, lively style and provides an overview of her early life. It chronicles the obstacles faced by Ruth Bader Ginsberg (born in 1933) and the women of her era. The authors also give kudos to her husband, Marty Ginsberg, a maverick in his own right, who saw marriage as a partnership and encouraged and supported her aspirations.While the authors idealize Ruth, Marty, and their relationship, they represent ideals worth fighting for. RBG's spirited battle for equality, scholarship, and integrity are characteristics we desperately need in our public servants. We will sorely miss her.

https://guninactone.wordpress.com/201...A few things I took away from this delightful book that should convince you to read about an amazing woman.RBG is in her 80’s and does 20 push-ups a day. 20 PUSH-UPS A DAY. If that doesn’t tell you she’s a bad-ass that you should want to read about, read on. This woman was a mother of a 1 year-old, 1 of 9 women in her class at Harvard law when her husband Marty was diagnosed with cancer. Marty was also a law student, a year ahead of RBG at Harvard. RBG came home from law school every day, spent time with her child, typed up the notes she had other students take for Marty while he was being treated and then did her own law school work. She’s super human.RBG cooked her last meal in 1980. Her daughter is quoted as saying “Mommy does the thinking and Daddy does the cooking.” RBG is an opera lover (something she shares with Justice Scalia in a truly fascinating friendship) and has said “If I had any talent that God could give me, I would be a great diva.” Notorious RBG, Supreme Court Justice to opera diva, amazing.RBG and Marty had what appears to have been a true partnership. What an amazing couple. I cried an embarrassing amount on the train while reading his last letter to her after more than 50 years of marriage. I think everyone can only hope to be so lucky in love and friendship.As an attorney she argued for equal gender rights not just for women, but for men – and this book shares her written opinions with legal commentary, not just her personal life. This is a fast read, but not all fluff. She taught law and worked for the ACLU before donning her judge’s robes. RBG has done amazing work to help to empower everyone – not just women.You can’t spell Truth without RUTH.Read this! If you haven’t had enough RBG check out the Tumblr site that was the inspiration for the book. You will soon find yourself shopping for Notorious RBG merchandise like me! My daughter calls my RBG tote my “King Bag” I need to work on reminding her that RBG is way cooler than a king!5 stars! Thank you Dey Street Books for this advance copy in exchange for an honest review.All quotes taken from an uncorrected galley copy in advance of publication.

More panegyric than dispassionate biography, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: an affectionate paean and lovingly composed tribute to a larger-than-life figure and era-defining jurist. Though admittedly I was at first looking for a conventional biography of the more boring and drily academic sort, reading this was so much more satisfying—a welcome tonic after the crushingly tragic loss of Justice Ginsberg last month. Published in 2015, it’s a fitting eulogy to a legend: the trailblazing feminist lawyer and later appellate court judge and Supreme Court Justice who became an unlikely pop-culture meme late in life and—far more importantly—a powerful and inspiring symbol for change; a woman who was a true heroine in the ongoing fight for justice and equality, a patient and tireless leader in the struggle for real and lasting progress.As author Irin Carmon writes in the final passage of the book:“Legacy is a topic RBG won’t linger on, because it has a note of finality. But she will take stock: ‘In my life what I find most satisfying is that I was a part of a movement that made life better, [and] not just for women,’ RBG says. ‘I think gender discrimination is bad for everyone. It’s bad for men, it’s bad for children. Having the opportunity to be part of that change is tremendously satisfying. Think of how the Constitution begins: “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union...” But we’re still striving for that “more perfect union,” and one of the perfections is for the “we the people” to include an ever-enlarged group.’“ This expansion has been RBG’s life’s work, and it’s not over yet. ”It’s not over yet.What a perfectly fitting way to end a beautiful tribute to a tenacious, unfaltering, and heroic woman.