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The Justices Behind Roe v. Wade

The Inside Story, Adapted from The Brethren
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The Justices Behind Roe v. Wade by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong delves into the intricate workings of the U.S. Supreme Court during the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. The book offers an insightful examination of the justices' deliberations and the political, legal, and personal dynamics that influenced one of America's most contentious and impactful rulings. Through detailed research, it sheds light on the delicate balance within the Court and the broader implications of its decisions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in an in-depth look at the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court and the landmark Roe v. Wade case. It provides a detailed exploration of the decisions, personalities, and political circumstances that influenced one of the most pivotal rulings in American history.

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A thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the revolutionary Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling.

The Justices Behind Roe v. Wade offers a front-row seat to the inner workings of the Supreme Court that led to the monumental Roe v. Wade decision. Spanning from 1969 to 1972, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Bob Woodward and co-author Scott Armstrong report on the masterful manoeuvring and politicking that affected the court’s decisions and created obstacles for the landmark ruling.

Abridged from the #1 bestseller The Brethren, this is an exquisite work of reporting on one of the most important rulings of the United States.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781982186630

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Contributors:

  • Abridged by George Truett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 168g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Bob Woodward is the author of three consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers on President Trump—Fear (2018), Rage (2020), and Peril (2021) with Robert Costa—and an audiobook of 20 interviews with Trump. He has authored 22 bestselling books, 15 of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers, covering every president from Nixon to Biden.

Scott Armstrong is executive director of the Information Trust. A former reporter for The Washington Post, he founded the National Security Archive and was a senior investigator for the Senate Watergate Committee.

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