Dinners With Ruth
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Book Brief
320
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Washington, D.C. • 21st Century
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Gender Identity•
Equality•
Crime & Law•
Women`s Studies2022
Simon & Schuster
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships by Nina Totenberg explores her 50-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, reflecting on their personal and professional highs and lows as women in male-dominated fields. Totenberg discusses their shared interests, supportive relationships, and how their friendship, along with bonds with other women, helped them navigate career challenges and sexism. Sensitive topics include illness, loss, and harassment.
Heartwarming
Inspirational
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Nina Totenberg's Dinners With Ruth garners praise for its heartfelt tribute to her friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, offering intimate glimpses into their bond. Critics commend Totenberg's engaging narrative style and personal anecdotes. However, some found the structure disjointed and felt the broader political context overshadowed their friendship at times.
Who Should Read Dinners With Ruth?
Readers who enjoyed Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik or Becoming by Michelle Obama will appreciate Dinners With Ruth. This book appeals to those interested in strong female friendships, justice, and the intersection of personal and professional lives. Fans of memoirs and narratives about influential women will find it engaging.
22,916 ratings
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A former Supreme Court Justice recognized for her contributions to advancing women's rights and civil liberties, known for her role on the Court and her friendship with Nina Totenberg.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s mother, who worked in New York City's garment industry and encouraged Ruth's academic pursuits, shaping her early life and ambitions.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s husband, an extroverted and supportive partner who played a crucial role in facilitating her career advancements.
Nina Totenberg’s second husband, a surgeon whose friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg strengthened the bonds within their social circle.
A former Supreme Court Justice known for his conservative views, who shared a close and respectful friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg despite their ideological differences.
320
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Washington, D.C. • 21st Century
•
Gender Identity•
Equality•
Crime & Law•
Women`s Studies2022
Simon & Schuster
Adult
18+ years
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