A Republic, If You Can Keep It

By: Neil Gorsuch

Narrated by: Neil Gorsuch

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Justice Neil Gorsuch reflects on his journey to the Supreme Court, the role of the judge under our Constitution, and the vital responsibility of each American to keep our republic strong.

As Benjamin Franklin left the Constitutional Convention, he was reportedly asked what kind of government the founders would propose. He replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” In this book, Justice Neil Gorsuch shares personal reflections, speeches, and essays that focus on the remarkable gift the framers left us in the Constitution.

Justice Gorsuch draws on his thirty-year career as a lawyer, teacher, judge, and justice to explore essential aspects our Constitution, its separation of powers, and the liberties it is designed to protect. He discusses the role of the judge in our constitutional order, and why he believes that originalism and textualism are the surest guides to interpreting our nation’s founding documents and protecting our freedoms. He explains, too, the importance of affordable access to the courts in realizing the promise of equal justice under law—while highlighting some of the challenges we face on this front today.

Along the way, Justice Gorsuch reveals some of the events that have shaped his life and outlook, from his upbringing in Colorado to his Supreme Court confirmation process. And he emphasizes the pivotal roles of civic education, civil discourse, and mutual respect in maintaining a healthy republic.

A Republic, If You Can Keep It offers compelling insights into Justice Gorsuch’s faith in America and its founding documents, his thoughts on our Constitution’s design and the judge’s place within it, and his beliefs about the responsibility each of us shares to sustain our distinctive republic of, by, and for “We the People.”

Very good book

I purchased this book to get a glimpse of how Justice Gorsuch thinks about the rule of law and the Constitution. As an independent voter, I worry about how judges rule on cases and fear they may do so so satisfy their personal beliefs or political bias. After reading and listening to this book (I did both) I believe Justice Gorsuch was the right choice.

Integrity On The Supreme Court.

I am incurraged that we can have equal and fair justace for all after listening to this book. But, like our Polititions the problem is not with them but the people who elect them.

Excellent primer of the US Constitution

Excellent primer of the US Constitution and an excellent primer for new lawyers. His insight into the law and ethics are something I would have appreciated 40 years ago when I graduated from law school.

great insight into how and why our judicial system

Justice Gorsuch was masterfulwith walking the reader through the judicial process and the pitfalls that can occur when fundamental constitional rights are bent or at worst twisred. great book who knew that a legal wring can be interesting

Something Everyone Should Read

This book was an enlightening exploration of the history of American Law and the dangers our democracy faces today. This book is not political and I would recommend it for every citizen. Loved this book it really helps have faith in our justice system