Ruth Bader Ginsburg's co-authored book published posthumously.
The last project left behind by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be released posthumously. Before her death last month (opens in new tab), Ginsburg worked with one of her former clerks, Amanda Tyler, now a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, to create new material and collect unpublished works. The compilation will be released as a new book entitled Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union.
The book will initially be released next fall and
The book was originally slated for release next fall and was already in production at the time of Justice's death. Now the release date has been moved up to March, so RBG fans (open in new tab) can enjoy it sooner than expected.
Tyler feels fortunate to have spent time with Ginsberg and to have helped her with this project. She said in a recent statement (opens in new tab), "As Judge Ginsburg and I assembled this book over the spring and summer of this year, I had the special privilege of working closely with her one last time." [In exchanging drafts of various parts of this book, Justice Ginsburg was as rigorous an editor as she was when I served as her secretary 20 years ago. By the end, she was still teaching me about the craft of writing, how important accuracy is, and not using four words when three will do."
According to the publisher, University of California Press, "Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue" showcases Ginsberg's legacy by highlighting some of her favorite writings.
As the press states (opens in new tab), the book offers readers "Justice Ginsburg's perspective on her legacy as a champion of justice, as defined by her personal selection of opinions (often dissents) written from the Supreme Court's . This designation provides a unique lens through which to understand how and why Justice Ginsburg wishes to be remembered.
In addition to summarizing her favorite opinions, the book strives to (opens in new tab) "share the details of Justice Ginsburg's family life and long career," featuring portions of her briefs, oral arguments, and closing addresses. Each document was carefully selected by Ginsburg and Tyler "to tell the story of the litigation strategy and optimistic vision that was at the core of Ginsburg's unwavering commitment to achieving a 'more perfect Union.'"
To pre-order Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union, click here (opens in new tab).
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