
Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik
An inspiring biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting her pioneering legal career and cultural legacy as 'Notorious RBG.'
RBG was known for doing up to 20 push-ups in a single set, even in her 80s.
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In the heart of Brooklyn, a young girl named Ruth was quietly building the foundations of a remarkable life. Surrounded by the smells of Chinese food and the hum of a bustling city, she cultivated an insatiable love for learning.
At Cornell, she was a rare presence among a sea of men, navigating a world that was not yet ready to fully embrace women in the halls of law.
Her marriage to Marty was not just a union of hearts but a partnership of minds, where respect and mutual support flourished. Together, they faced personal trials, including Marty’s cancer diagnosis, with unwavering strength. These early experiences were not just about survival but about laying the groundwork for a lifetime of groundbreaking achievements.
This section lays the emotional and intellectual groundwork for understanding how a young woman from modest beginnings would become a formidable force in law and justice. As we move forward, we will explore how she transformed personal struggles into a legal crusade that reshaped the very fabric of American society.
Next, we delve into her pioneering work with the American Civil Liberties Union and the strategic battles she waged to secure equality under the law.
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