Antonia Felix

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is not only one of the greatest legal minds of our time, but is also revered and respected as a pop culture icon. This beautiful photo history celebrates her inspirational life and barrier-breaking achievements. It covers her formative years growing up in Brooklyn, her family bonds, her early academic and professional life, her marriage and partnership with Martin Ginsburg, her landmark career, and the prejudice she overcame to reach the pinnacle of her field as the second woman to ascend to the country’ highest court. Not just a coffee table book – with 130 photographs, highlights from notable speeches and judicial opinions – this book pays tribute to Ginsburg whose work on behalf of gender equality and unprecedented career itself, indelibly changed American society.… (meer)

I have to admit I did not know very much about Elizabeth Warren when I requested this book for review. As it turns out, I am very glad I did choose her biography. The book details her childhood and development into the powerhouse she is today. At a time when women were expected to go with the flow of society's expectation of their secondary role, Elizabeth Warren had her own views and goals for her life. There were times that her career path took the back burner but it is impossible to keep such a motivated and intelligent individual away for long.
It was fascinating to see where some of her most personal values developed and also the many ways she enhanced her future skills as a public spokeswoman. It is a bit dry at times but then again, this is a biography and not contemporary fiction. Recommended to those who would like to learn more about the woman behind the academic/politician.… (meer)