Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey

Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey
by Linda Greenhouse

Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey
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Author: Linda Greenhouse
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2006-04-04
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Times Books

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Summary: 4 Stars

Linda Greenhouse writes a smooth and informative read for anyone interested in how the Court really works. Ms Greenhouse traces the evolution and growth of Justice Blackmun through the development of several key Supreme Court decisions. With a great deal of attention dedicated to Roe vs. Wade, it will help inform you of how that decision was made no matter what side of the argument you come down on. The book also does a good job of covering other important decisions during Blackmun's tenure. We also look at the struggles at the Supreme Court throughout Blackmun's tenure.

The book also deals heavily with the development and ultimate disintegration of the life-long relationship between Justice Blackmun and Chief Justice Warren Burger. The book received excellent reviews upon its release and I concur. A very worthwhile read.

Summary of Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey

A Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent with unprecedented access to the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court chronicles the personal transformation of a legendary justiceFrom 1970 to 1994, Justice Harry A. Blackmun (1908-1999) wrote numerous landmark Supreme Court decisions, including Roe v. Wade, and participated in the most contentious debates of his era-all behind closed doors. In Becoming Justice Blackmun, Linda Greenhouse of The New York Times draws back the curtain on America's most private branch of government and reveals the backstage story of the Supreme Court through the eyes and writings of this extraordinary justice.Greenhouse was the first print reporter to have access to Blackmun's extensive archive and his private and public papers. From this trove she has crafted a compelling narrative of Blackmun's years on the Court, showing how he never lost sight of the human beings behind the legal cases and how he was not afraid to question his own views on such controversial issues as abortion, the death penalty, and sex discrimination. Greenhouse also tells the story of how Blackmun's lifelong friendship with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger withered in the crucible of life on the nation's highest court, revealing how political differences became personal, even for the country's most respected jurists.Becoming Justice Blackmun, written by America's preeminent Supreme Court reporter, offers a rare and wonderfully vivid portrait of the nation's highest court, including insights into many of the current justices. It is a must-read for everyone who cares about the Court and its impact on our lives.
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