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Irin Carmon is a journalist and commentator known for her work on gender, politics, and law.

Known for: Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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A vibrant and accessible biography of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, exploring her life, legal career, and transformation into a cultural icon known as 'Notorious RBG.' The book combines biographical narrative, legal analysis, and pop culture commentary to celebrate her fight for gender equality and justice.

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Early Life and Education

I was born Joan Ruth Bader in 1933, in a working-class section of Brooklyn. My mother, Celia, taught me that education was my path to independence, my instrument of dignity. When I lost her on the eve of my high school graduation, I carried her hope with me — that I could achieve a life she had been...

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Marriage and Partnership

Martin Ginsburg was as unlike the stereotype of the 1950s husband as one could be. He delighted in my mind, my work, and my fierce independence. Our marriage was a partnership in the purest sense — one built on laughter, mutual admiration, and shared responsibility. Marty’s humor balanced my restrai...

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