My Own Words

De: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Hartnett, Wendy W. Williams

Narrado por: Linda Lavin

Duración: 13 h y 16 m

Resumen del Editor

The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993 - a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture.

My Own Words is a selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and the value of looking beyond US shores when interpreting the US Constitution. Throughout her life Justice Ginsburg has been (and continues to be) a prolific writer and public speaker. This book contains a sampling selected by Justice Ginsburg and her authorized biographers, Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. Justice Ginsburg has written an introduction to the book, and Hartnett and Williams introduce each chapter, giving biographical context and quotes gleaned from hundreds of interviews they have conducted. This is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential women.

This audiobook features archival original recordings of Justice Ginsburg’s speeches and bench announcements.

©2016 Ruth Bader Ginsberg (P)2016 Simon & Schuster

Great content, terrible audio

The writing itself is enjoyable and personal, however I think this is a case where the book is better read than listened to.

Wonderful

This is a wonderful book about a strong woman who has helped make all our lives better!

Best for those who want more law detail

I read the Notorious RBG and loved it, wanted more. And while parts of this were very interesting to me, other parts were too legal for me. I can see this book being extraordinary for law students, debate teams, etc - anyone who can appreciate the legalese and how concise RBG is.

I loved hearing her speeches, and some of the decisions and descents but some were over my head. Excellent book overall, though. Not the author’s fault I couldn’t get into parts of it because I didn’t understand.

A truly inspirational woman and an educational book!

I learned so much about the supreme court from this book. I listened to the Audible version of the book - which I found enjoyable - hearing Ruth Bader Ginsberg read her own words. Learning about her life story was very meaningful to me.

Fascinating woman. Fascinating Story.

I am so glad I chose the audiobook to hear so much in Judge Ginsburg's own word in her own voice was wonderful. I learned so much about her and the workings of the Supreme Court. I plan to listen to it several more times.

Interesting but hard work

Due to the nature of the material there is a lot of repetition. When reading one could skim ahead, but listening to the audiobook in the car one had to wait it out. I love and admire RBG. I also learned a lot.

RBG- She's the pillar we need.

The Notorious RBG. I cannot get enough of her. Every book, movie, and article I read...makes me admire her that much more. This audible version of her own excerpts, gave voice to her words and for that...it's worth a listen by all.

Exceptional!

This book was so moving, and truly inspiring to hear the conviction in her voice when speaking.

Interesting "Read!"

Good story although the narrator was at times monotone. Finished this story over a couple of 3 hour long drives.

Good but slow.

The book is lovely. Just reads a bit slow. Had to speed it up to 1.3.