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Author: Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik

📘 Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik

Notorious RBG offers an engaging, upbeat portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the pioneering Supreme Court justice known for her relentless fight for gender equality and civil rights. Drawing on the original Tumblr blog of the same name, the book follows Ginsburg’s journey from her early days to her rise as a legal icon. It highlights her major legal battles, personal perseverance, and enduring impact on American law and society. The narrative combines humor with historical insight, presenting the milestones of her career without heavy academic detail. Readers gain a clear picture of how her work reshaped the legal landscape and why she remains a celebrated figure in both legal circles and popular culture.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography

Authors: Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik

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