Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER“A vivid account of a remarkable life.” —The Washington PostIn this comprehensive, revelatory biography—fifteen years of interviews and research in the making—historian Jane Sherron De Hart explores the central experiences that crucially shaped Ginsburg’s passion for justice, her advocacy for gender equality, and her meticulous jurisprudence. At the heart of her story and abiding beliefs is her Jewish background, specifically the concept of tikkun olam, the Hebrew injunction to “repair the world,” with its profound meaning for a young girl who grew up during the Holocaust and World War II. Ruth’s journey begins with her mother, who died tragically young but whose intellect inspired her daughter’s feminism. It stretches from Ruth’s days as a baton twirler at Brooklyn’s James Madison High School to Cornell University to Harvard and Columbia Law Schools; to becoming one of the first female law professors in the country and having to fight for equal pay and hide her second pregnancy to avoid losing her job; to becoming the director of the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project and arguing momentous anti-sex discrimination cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. All this, even before being nominated in 1993 to become the second woman on the Court, where her crucial decisions and dissents are still making history. Intimately, personably told, this biography offers unprecedented insight into a pioneering life and legal career whose profound mark on American jurisprudence, American society, and our American character and spirit will reverberate deep into the twenty-first century and beyond.REVISED AND UPDATED WITH A NEW AFTERWORD
Mental Prophet
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Gabriel Dandelion
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Alley Cat
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Sir Shove
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Bad Princess
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Sapiens
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Sienna Princess
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Red Hot Kevorkian
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is truly commendable. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Lord Nikon
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Mud Pie Man
The app's stability is impressive – it runs smoothly without any glitches. ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless!
DeathDancer
ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. I love the variety of themes available. It makes the app feel personalized. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Rink Ruler
ListenBook's extensive statistics feature adds a new level of insight to my audiobook habits. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. 📚✨ ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Fadey
The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Grotas
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Helmet Destroyer
With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Blue Despair
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Predator
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience.
DragonBlood
This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments – I'm forever grateful. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently.
Spunky Sphinx
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Mud Finger
🧘♂️ Finding serenity through the soothing tones of audiobooks – mindfulness and stories in perfect harmony. 🧘♂️🎧 Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience