livruther's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
3.75
this could’ve just been a long article. the friendship parts were cool, and some of the reporting parts were, too, but other parts really dragged on. like the violin story was interesting but it was so out of place. and also i like nina totenberg for the most part, but she bugged me sometimes
mamaorgana80's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
A sweet and loving tribute to friendship.
mherring's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful book about female friendships and how essential they are. Interesting info about Nina Totenberg and some of her famous friends.
regencyfan93's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
It was soothing to hear Nina Totenberg talk about her family and friends. I teared up at the story of her father's violin being recovered.
In the last chapter or epilogue, Nina talks about trust that the general public has in the US Supreme Court, and how quickly the court, with nominations during the last presidential term, has slid into distrust. The general public doesn't trust them, and long-time justices don't trust their peers.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg sounds thoughtful, intelligent, persevering, and elegant. Many of Nina's friends and family sound like characters.
This was a treat, though slow listening.
In the last chapter or epilogue, Nina talks about trust that the general public has in the US Supreme Court, and how quickly the court, with nominations during the last presidential term, has slid into distrust. The general public doesn't trust them, and long-time justices don't trust their peers.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg sounds thoughtful, intelligent, persevering, and elegant. Many of Nina's friends and family sound like characters.
This was a treat, though slow listening.
shieldbearer's review against another edition
informative
reflective
4.0
engagingly written and very interesting to hear about this side of things on the law and reporting. Unsurprisingly out of touch in some places, like that note about "only" having 10k in savings in the 1970s. Wish there were more asides about the father.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Terminal illness, Antisemitism, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
anna_delong's review against another edition
4.0
'Dinners with Ruth' is a bit of a misnomer. It's mostly musings and reminiscings of Nina Totenberg's time covering the Supreme Court. It's no less interesting for that, but her slightly apologist attitude towards the conservative side of the bench is frustrating and smacks of both-sides-ism. Most of the anecdotes were a pleasure to read.
jpark's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
5.0