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Equal: Women Reshape American Law

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Equal is an important contribution to late 20th Century American history. As one reviewer asked, "Could America really have been so sexist only four decades ago?" The answer is simply astonishing. Strebeigh is a master of non-fiction writing - anyone can enjoy this book - you don't have to be a lawyer. It tells the inspiring story of how (mostly) women lawyers fought tenaciously for 30 years for equal rights for women before (mostly) male judges, and finally achieved (most) of the equality that 50% of our people have always deserved and that we now take (mostly) for granted. It didn't happen without a fight, and the issues are still not completely resolved. You will never think about the Supreme Court or the Constitution in quite the same way again. I'm giving it to my daughters and friends for Christmas.

Hard to believe a book detailing a series of court cases can have dramatic momentum, but this one does. It's a page turner.

This is an excellent telling of the stories behind the headlines on some of the most important cases and legislation affecting women's rights. It's a history book that reads as easily as a novel. Well-written, painstakingly researched.