Having practiced law for almost two decades now, i have seen the glacial pace of change and have developed a new respect for the techniques that make the. Every book page contains useful information for your book group including book club questions. One thing i love about this book is how your perception of a character can change over the course of the story as you learn more about his or her life and the challenges he or she faces. I just this very moment realized it while typing in doc, john henry holliday is pulling together a private little book club, isnt he. I would not have understood many of its points before suffering through a constitutional law class as a 1l. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. She seems to be a grumpy motherinlaw and somewhat uncaring grandmother. Lilac girls was based on real people and real events that happened during hitlers reign, were you aware of the ravensbruck rabbits before you read the book 2. She seems to be a grumpy mother in law and somewhat uncaring grandmother. The huffington post selected the tigers wife for our now discontinued book club in 2011, and with good reason. Linda hirshmans dual biography includes revealing stories of how these trailblazers fought for their own recognition in a maledominated professionbattles that would ultimately benefit every american woman. Book club discussion questions this page gives you a full list of all the books featured on this site, split between fiction and non fiction. It was a hard book to read for me because all i know about law and courts i learned from watching perry mason as a kid and reading thrillers. Linda hirshman, author of sisters in law a new book explains that the women were not personal friends, but they were strong allies on.
One for the money topics for discussion janet evanovich this study guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of one for the money. I love talking books with readers and would be honored to join your discussion via skype. How sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg went to the supreme court and changed the world, in which she looks at the relationship. Sisters in law looks at sandra day oconnor and ruth bader. Hes getting morgan to talk about dickens and dostoevsky, and to consider the questions that good novels can raise. This book club will be open to all members regardless of creed, color or religious affiliation. Analyzing the discussion shows how the people who visit the book section of oprahs. Sarah quinlans husband, jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager. Has anybody used this book for a book group selection.
The world described in sisters in law must feel like ancient history to those currently in law school. Sisters in law looks at sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg. Jan 24, 2011 the wednesday sisters look like the kind of women who might meet at those fancy coffee shops on university we do look that way but were not one bit fancy, and were not sisters, either. Sisters in law tells the life stories of the nations first female justices, but it is every bit as much about how we got to the present juncture with respect to womens legal rights. I am leading a book club discussion on this book and cannot find any questions that have been generated for book clubs. Book club, books, elena kagan, law professors getting it. Its your turn to moderatelead your book club s discussion. In addition to its clever title, this book offers an illuminating analysis of the ascent by sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg to the u. The wednesday sisters look like the kind of women who might meet at those fancy coffee shops on university we do look that way but were not one bit fancy, and were not sisters, either. But sisters in law, with its ambitious subtitle, raises more questions than it answers. Me time book club understands and supports all current members who desire to function within certain elements of our goal. Jackie was more traditional, private and quiet, while lee explored the modern and experimental. How sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg went to the.
The maximum number of members for this book club shall not exceed 12 members. Vote all members make suggestions, followed by an open discussion, and vote. Sisters in law combines legal detail with warm personal anecdotes that bring these very different women into focus as never before. Thank you for selecting missing pieces for your book club discussion. About this guide the questions and topics that follow are intended to enhance your groups conversation about nicholas kristof and sheryl wudunns enlightening and inspiring book, half the sky. To ask other readers questions about sisters in law, please sign up. May 28, 2017 lilac girls book club discussion questions please put your comments for lilac girls book club discussion questions in the comments area below. Mar 28, 2017 book of the month club in celebrating womens history month by reading sisters in law, linda hirshmans dual biography of sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg.
Linda hirshman talked about her book, sisters in law. I have a few questions of my own and usually make up all the questions. A womans guide to law school excels in portraying the enormous obstacles encountered by women attempting to enter the legal. Online chat with the author of a new book on justices o. Adult programs will be starting up again soon, and this year will be my third year leading our small but dedicated book discussion group. A novel about a diabolical pursuit of partnership and an interview with the author, nyu professor daniel shaviro. Discussion groups are held monthly throughout the county, and all are. Linda hirshman, author of sisters in law a new book explains that the women were not personal friends, but they were strong allies on the supreme court bench, especially in the legal. Kellys focus on the harrowing experiments in ravensbruck. For example, hester is a rather unlikable character at first. But there was more to the story about american dirt including plenty of misleading marketing and promotion. Website facebook amazon author page discussion questions for lilac girls. Meticulously researched and compellingly told, it is an authoritative account of our changing law and culture, and a moving story of a remarkable friendship.
A story about a mexican mother and son fleeing to the united states seemed like such a good pick for book clubs. Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. Sisters library the nonfiction library book club at fika sisters. Book club considerations fireside readers book discussion. Sisters in law is written for readers who have significant exposure to the law. Book group discussion questions for doc mary doria russell. Lilac girls book club discussion questions arlenes book club.
Sisters in law honors a unique pair of womena reagan appointee and the notorious rbgand their effect on our lives, which continues to this day. A lawyer and womens studies scholar, hirshman victory. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they. Anyone who already admires ruth bader ginsburg will learn much about her brilliance and her achievements. Lee was the flirtatious, outgoing and funloving sister who loved to. The relationship between sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg transcends party, religion, region and culture. Here are some tips and insights about what has worked well for me. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on book club.
Sistersinlaw combines legal detail with warm personal anecdotes that bring these very different women into focus as never before. Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and fairy tales is both touching and deeply important. Heres a video of martha hall kelly introducing lilac girls. Lilac girls book club discussion questions arlenes book. This may seem obvious, but it is the most important step, so it is worth stating. But sisters in law, with its ambitious subtitle, raises more questions. For more formal groups a prepared list of questions about the book will keep the.
Its especially helpful for those who travel or miss a meeting or two. As the summary on the oprahs book club web site phrases it, the novel is an. Supreme court sisters among topics for brandeis book. In a new twist on the traditional book club, little free librarys action book club invites participants to read books on timely topics, engage in lively discussions, and take part in meaningfuland fungroup service. Strengthened by each others presence, these groundbreaking judges, the first and second to serve on the highest court in the land, have transformed the constitution and america itself, making it a more equal place for all women. The sisters brothers our choice for october 2011 is the sisters brothers by patrick dewitt. Running a bookclub by dymphna flynn producer, bookclub and peter guttridge. The tragic and glamorous lives of jackie and lee by sam kashner.
May 09, 2017 7 tips for leading a lively book discussion group. Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an orphanage, and. Women with little knowledge of the extent of womens inequality in america until only 40 years ago owe it to themselves to read it. Four times a year, guardian law readers choose a book to read and discuss 7 september 2011. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. There were many gruesome events that happened in the book. How sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg went to the supreme court and changed the world, chronicles the rise of the first two women appointed to the nations highest court, and the alliance they formed there. While it is unfortunate, i did expect this, as it is a big commitment. The book discussion group, organized by the friends of the st. Two sisters by mary hogan book club discussion questions. Aug 29, 2014 one thing i love about this book is how your perception of a character can change over the course of the story as you learn more about his or her life and the challenges he or she faces. We dont even meet on wednesdays anymore, although we did at the beginning. Rotate members take turns, each choosing a book for a given month.
This nonfiction reading group pick is subtitled how sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg went to the supreme court and changed the world. When the current crop of law school students walk into a classroom they expect to see the. If it is a book discussion club that meets at a library, then each member may borrow a copy of the book from the library. Book discussion on sisters in law cspan september 20, 2015 9.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sisters in law. Good book club reads are thoughtprovoking and lend itself to indepth discussions. Sisters in law combines legal detail with warm personal anecdotes, bringing these very different women into focus as never before. Sep 20, 2015 sisters in law looks at sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg. How sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg went to the supreme court and changed the world. How sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg went to the supreme court and changed the world kindle edition by hirshman, linda r download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From the author of the acclaimed ablutions, this dazzlingly original novel is a darkly funny, offbeat western about a reluctant assassin and his murderous brother.
Sisters in law looks at sandra day oconnor and ruth. Hence, i want to thank and congratulate everyone who has stayed up to date in the reading and participated in the discussions, this wouldnt be possible without all of you. Book club discussion questions for ann leckies ancillary justice june 5, 2015 jenn leave a comment this month, its my turn to choose a book for my only inreallife as opposed to the online book club. How sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg went. The book not only tells the life stories of the nations first female justices, but it is as much about how we got to the present juncture with respect to womens.
Sisters in law is an enjoyable, as well as informative, read. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. Book club questions for american dirt by jeanine cummins. Book discussion on sisters in law internet archive. Book club discussion questions for ann leckies ancillary. Book of the month club in celebrating womens history month by reading sisters in law, linda hirshmans dual biography of sandra day oconnor and ruth bader ginsburg. And many in the latino community expressed outraged over the novels portrayal of latinos.
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