Nina Totenberg’s memoir on her nearly 50-year friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsberg is the subject of the next First Thursday Book Discussion, which will be at noon on February 1 at the Columbia Public Library.
Totenberg’s book is the best kind of memoir, a personal and engaging story wrapped around the history of our judicial system and women’s rights. The story is of friendships, not just between Totenberg and Ginsberg, but also Cokie Roberts and Linda Werthheimer and all of their spouses. She takes us along as the friends buoy each other as allies in their male-dominated workplaces and through bouts with cancer. This might sound heavy, but the overall effect is uplifting, demonstrating what a profound difference individuals can make in the lives of their friends and family and the larger world.
You will learn (or remember) the history and experience of women’s rights in the workplace, but the real message is about the power of loving and caring for each other. This is a great book to kick off a new year ready to face whatever challenges may come your way.
Naturally, Totenberg reads the audiobook. With nearly 50 years of working in radio, she needs no recommendation from me, but I’ll give it anyway. The audiobook is excellent. I highly recommend it.
Nina Totenberg will also speak as part of the DBRL Online Author Series on Wednesday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. Visit the author series site to register.
