Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships

I am reminded of a saying from a book I read a few years ago—“privilege is only bad because not everybody has it.” The people Totenberg speaks about in this book, her fellow reporters, wealthy friends and spouses and the Chief Justices she has known, especially RBG, led privileged lives. Wonderful educations, influence on people, great dinner parties (oh how I wish for great dinner parties, as long as someone else does the fancy part). But they were not immune to disappointments, early bereavements, and grinding workloads. They (well most of them) lived up to the responsibility that privilege brings and as a result there are inspiring and enlightening memoirs to read. And this is one of them.As Totenberg says at the end, those who lived in an era where there was more public respect and accountability would be saddened to see what life is like now. But they would remain optimistic and so should we.

a beautiful book

Ok, enjoyed the parts about RBG the most. What a fascinating life both RGB and Nina Rothenberg have lived. Good.

Interesting read if you want to know more about Nina Totenberg. It was much more about Nina then Ruth. It also needed additional editing. Soooo repetitive. She definitely wanted to emphasize that her husband knew Ruth's medical conditions, but kept it confidential, even from Nina. I like listening to Nina on NPR, tho, so I enjoyed learning her history.

I enjoyed this book. Nina Totenberg shows us what it means to be a good friend. I marvel at how far the women’s movement has come in my lifetime.

Loved the book!

This book is more about Nina Totenberg and her life which included Justice Ginsberg as her friend. Her years covering the court are interesting.

My wife loved this book about one of her idols Ruth Bader Ginsberg. RBG was a little too woke for me but still a patriot and a serious jurist

Not a book about RBG.