Ruth Bader Ginsburg: a life

Preface : An American icon

Part I. Becoming Ruth. Celia's daughter

Cornell and Marty

Learning the law on male turf

Sailing in "unchartered waters"

The making of a feminist advocate

Seizing the moment

Part II. Mounting a campaign. A first breakthrough

Setting up shop and strategy

Part III. Learning under fire. "The case that got away"

A "near great leap forward"

Coping with a setback

Part IV. Moving forward. Getting back on track

Moving forward on shifting political ground

Part V. Becoming judge and justice. An unexpected cliff-hanger

The 107th justice

Mother of the regiment

"I cannot agree"

Part VI. Standing firm. Persevering in hard times

Losing Marty and leading the minority

Race matters

The right thing to do

A hobbled court

An election and a presidency like no other

Epilogue : Legacy.