Ruth Bader Ginsburg - (Women Making History) by Nancy Hendricks (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>This book offers both a biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, only the second-ever woman appointed to the Supreme Court, and a historical analysis of her impact.</p><p><br/><i>Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life in American History</i> explores Ginsburg's path to holding the highest position in the judicial branch of U.S. government as a Supreme Court justice for almost three decades. Readers will learn about the choices, challenges, and triumphs that this remarkable American has lived through, and about the values that shape the United States.</p><p></p><p>Ginsburg, sometimes referred to as The Notorious RBG or RBG was a professor of law, a member of the American Civil Liberties Union, an advocate for women's rights, and more, before her tenure as Supreme Court justice. She has weighed in on decisions, such as <i>Bush v. Gore</i> (2000); <i>King v. Burwell</i> (2015); and <i>Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission</i> (2018), that continue to guide lawmaking and politics. Ginsburg's crossover to stardom was unprecedented, though perhaps not surprising. Where some Americans see the Supreme Court as a decrepit institution, others see Ginsburg as an embodiment of the timeless principles on which America was founded.</p><p><br/><ul><li>Presents well-researched, factual material in an easy-to-understand writing style</li></p><p><li>Positions Ginsburg in the panorama of U.S. history</li></p><p><li>Humanizes the U.S. government by providing an intimate glimpse into the life of a public servant</li></p><p><li>Gives readers firsthand accounts of Ginsburg's words, beliefs, and decisions in primary documents</li></ul></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life in American History</i> explores Ginsburg's path to holding the highest position in the judicial branch of U.S. government as a Supreme Court justice for almost three decades. Readers will learn about the choices, challenges, and triumphs that this remarkable American has lived through, and about the values that shape the United States.</p><p></p><p>Ginsburg, sometimes referred to as The Notorious RBG or RBG was a professor of law, a member of the American Civil Liberties Union, an advocate for women's rights, and more, before her tenure as Supreme Court justice. She has weighed in on decisions, such as <i>Bush v. Gore</i> (2000); <i>King v. Burwell</i> (2015); and <i>Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission</i> (2018), that continue to guide lawmaking and politics. Ginsburg's crossover to stardom was unprecedented, though perhaps not surprising. Where some Americans see the Supreme Court as a decrepit institution, others see Ginsburg as an embodiment of the timeless principles on which America was founded.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This is an appropriate addition to a school or public library in the service of student assignments.</p>-- "<p><i>Booklist Online</i></p>"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Nancy Hendricks</b>, PhD, holds a doctorate in education and is an award-winning author.</p>
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