Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to become a Supreme Court Justice. Daughter of immigrants, her mother, who never had a chance for advanced education herself, inspired her to do her best in school and prepare for college. Bader Ginsburg was only one of a handful of women who studied law at Harvard in the 50's and then became an active women's rights and civil rights lawyer in the 60's and 70's. In the 80's she was appointed to the supreme court and has served more than 25 years.
I am a little embarrassed to admit this may be the first book in the "Who Was" series that I have read. I enjoyed it very much. It was short and just hit on the highlights of Ms. Bader Ginsburg's life, but I finished it feeling inspired. Ms. Bader Ginsburg is a pretty awesome person who was able to be a career woman while still raising two children and staying married to one man. Actually, the story made me respect her husband as much as her because of all the support he gave her over the years. The writing is accessible, but not condescending. Demuth includes interesting side bars about relevant topics in history like the women's rights movements and the history of women in the Supreme Court. I can see why this series is popular with kids. (2019, 112 p.)
I am glad I read this when I did, and better appreciated the recent loss to the world of this wonderfully strong lady.
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