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Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World

Linda R. Hirshman
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Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Linda R. Hirshman

Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 20th century

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World by Linda R. Hirshman explores the lives and careers of Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The book highlights their significant contributions to women's rights and their impact on the Supreme Court, transforming legal interpretations and societal norms.

Informative

Inspirational

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

6,488 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sisters in Law by Linda R. Hirshman provides an engaging look at the lives of Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting their impact on the Supreme Court. Reviewers praise the book's compelling narrative and detailed research but note occasional biases and a lack of in-depth legal analysis. Overall, it's an insightful read on two pivotal figures in American law.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World?

Readers interested in groundbreaking legal history, gender equality, and U.S. Supreme Court dynamics will find Sisters in Law captivating. Fans of Notorious RBG and My Beloved World will appreciate this compelling dual biography of O’Connor and Ginsburg’s transformative impact on justice.

4.1

6,488 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 20th century

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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