Publisher's Synopsis
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a force of nature; all Americans owe her a huge debt of gratitude for what she has done in upholding democratic principles. She was tireless, exists on very little sleep and survived two types of cancer prior to her death. She spent a lifetime flourishing in the face of adversity before being appointed a Supreme Court justice, where she successfully fought against gender discrimination and unified the liberal block of the court. Ginsburg became only the second woman ever to serve as a justice in the nation's highest court. She struggled against blatant sexism throughout her career as she climbed to the pinnacle of her profession.She didn't ease up in her sundown years, staying a searing nonconformist on a moderate inclining seat, even while her intermittent wellbeing alarms left liberal America nervous. Regardless of keeping up an unassuming public profile, as most top appointed authorities, Ginsburg unintentionally became a big name, yet a mainstream society courageous woman. Even in death, the legacy of this great mother, mentor and hero will continue to live on...