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“[A] succinct, snappy account of how today’s court—so powerful, so controversial and so frequently dissected by the media—evolved from such startlingly humble and uncertain beginnings.”—The New York Times “A brief and accessible history of the nation’s highest court, narrated by a true historical figure and a jurisprudential giant.”—The Boston Globe “A vibrantly personal book [that] displays O’Connor’s uncommon common sense, her dry wit and her reverence for the nation’s institutions.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch “Full of riveting anecdotes . . . a compact history . . . albeit a more lighthearted, personality-filled one than you might find in a high school classroom.”—Associated Press “Candid, opinionated and even entertaining throughout . . . a well-considered, lively survey of what the Supreme Court does, how it’s constituted and, bonus round, how to argue before it.”—Kirkus Reviews“In this delightful collection of tales, Sandra Day O’Connor shows us the personal side of the Supreme Court while reminding us of the critical role the Court plays. It’s a lovely book—and a valuable treasure for all Americans.”—Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs “A maker of history, Sandra Day O’Connor proves herself an engaging historian in this fine book, taking us inside perhaps the most important and least understood institution in American life: the Supreme Court. With her characteristic clear-eyed common sense and a natural talent for storytelling, Justice O’Connor has given us a valuable and entertaining gift.”—Jon Meacham, author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power “We have always known that Sandra Day O’Connor was a wise and thoughtful Justice of the Supreme Court. But we haven’t always appreciated what a talented storyteller and historian she is as well. This, her most recent book, contains succinct and readable stories from the history of the Supreme Court, and it nicely demonstrates that remarkable talent.”—Gordon S. Wood, author of The Idea of America “Justice O’Connor has written an insightful and charming insider’s take on the workings of the Supreme Court of the United States throughout history. A historical figure herself—the first woman to sit on the Court—O’Connor is the perfect guide through the twists and turns that have made the Court such a powerful force in shaping American society from the Founding to present times.”—Annette Gordon-Reed, author of The Hemingses of Monticello “Justice O’Connor has written a brief history of the Supreme Court that is lively, informative, and often inspiring. Drawing on her own experience and wisdom, she is giving us a civics lesson, but it’s like nothing you remember from high school.”—Evan Thomas, author of Ike’s Bluff
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About the Author
Sandra Day O’Connor was born in El Paso, Texas, and raised on the Lazy B Ranch. She attended Stanford University, where she took Wallace Stegner’s writing course. She began her public service in Phoenix, and was majority leader of the Arizona Senate before becoming a judge. She is the author of Lazy B, a memoir about growing up in the Southwest, and The Majesty of the Law, a reflection on American law and life. President Reagan nominated her as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, and she served from 1981 to 2006. She serves as Chancellor of the College of William & Mary, and is on the board of trustees of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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Product details
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (February 25, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780812984323
ISBN-13: 978-0812984323
ASIN: 0812984323
Product Dimensions:
5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
3.5 out of 5 stars
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#294,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
For me this was a 5 star wow, right from the get go, so it was interesting to see how wildly the reviews vary in Amazon. From my perspective, I never realized just how myopic our view is of the Supreme Court - what it is, and what it does, until I read this book. For instance, I never really understood how much of what the supreme court does derives from their own rulings, and not from a well defined constitutional authority. And the current brouhaha over the Garland nomination, which seemed like high political drama, pales in comparison to previous political disputes that have surrounded the Supreme Court. This book provides a good history of the Supreme Court, but in the context of the personalities that shaped it. I think what some reviewers wanted was a more politically oriented book, which this is not.
Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court by Sandra Day O'Connor"Out of Order" is a brief history of anecdotes from the Supreme Court. Sandra Day O'Connor provides a mildly insightful and readable book but overall it's disappointing. The book fails to take advantage of the unique insights that a pioneer of O'Connor's caliber would have had. It's a book that quite frankly could have been written by almost any historian. It was a missed opportunity, it should have provided readers with the historical perspective from the first woman of the Supreme Court. This bland 256-page book is composed of the following chapters: 1. Looming Large, 2. The Call to Serve, 3. A House is not a Home, 4. Humble Beginnings, 5. Itinerant Justice, 6. The Supreme Court's Changing Jurisdiction, 7. Golden Tongues, 8. Customs and Traditions of the Court, 9. Some Laughs on the Bench, 10. Larger-Than-Life-Justices, 11. Gone but not Forgotten, and 12. Supreme Court "Firsts".Positives:1. A straightforward book that is accessible to the masses.2. An interesting topic in the hands of a former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.3. A brief history of the evolution of the Supreme Court via stories.4. The book captures many of the historical power struggles between the President and the Supreme Court. " But once fate brought them to their respective positions of authority in 1801, Jefferson and Marshall came to blows in ways that put even today's climate of political acrimony to shame".5. There are many trivia-worthy nuggets in this book. Can you name the only President that became a Chief Justice? Find out.6. A brief history of the judicial appointments. The impact of the appointments, the noteworthy opinions and find out the worst opinion in the court's history.7. The history of the physical "home" of the Supreme Court.8. The progression of the Supreme Court from its humble beginnings to its current solid foundation.9. The fascinating history of the riding circuit. "From 1789 to 1891, the Justices were required by law to "ride circuit." They traveled thousands of miles each year to preside over trials and intermediate appeals all over the country. In fact, the Justices spent a lot more time riding circuit than they did hearing cases at the Supreme Court".10. The evolution of the caseload. The number and control of the cases to be decided. "Taft's extraordinary push was successful. The Judges' Bill passed and, in hindsight, we can see that 1925 marked the birth of the modern Supreme Court".11. The greatest oral advocates. "In the realm of advocacy, Webster doesn't merely sit in the Pantheon: He is Zeus himself".12. The customs and traditions of the Court. "ONE OF MY FAVORITE traditions--the judicial handshake--takes place just before oral argument. Before taking the bench, as we say, the Justices gather in the robing room and each Justice shakes hands with and greets every other Justice--thirty-six handshakes in all".13. The portrait of four Justices who were larger-than-life. Interesting.14. Laws governing departures.15. Some interesting tidbits on the "Firsts". "But perhaps the culmination of this trend came with Chief Justice John Roberts. He was the first Supreme Court Justice to take the seat of a Justice for whom he had clerked, Chief Justice William Rehnquist".16. Includes The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America and the Constitution of the United States.Negatives:1. Overall disappointed. The book is not engaging at all. I was hoping to hear O'Connor's voice, get HER opinions, at the very least interesting stories from HER perspective but sadly no.2. O'Connor should feel free to voice her opinions. She is no longer a working Justice, time to loosen up.3. Even in the chapter on the "Firsts", O'Connor doesn't really say much about her tenure.4. If the chapter "Some Laughs on the Bench" is any indication, the Supreme Court lacks humor indeed. At least we learn Scalia has a tendency to laugh a lot.5. The book really lacks depth.6. The book doesn't link to notes.7. The book seems rushed to me.8. No formal bibliography.9. There are much better books about the Supreme Court.In summary, In summary, a mixed bag. There are some interesting anecdotes and amusing stories but overall I was disappointed. Sandra Day O'Connor failed to open up to the readers. She doesn't provide her voice, her opinions, her perspective. Such a missed opportunity to engage the readers with her unique experiences as the first woman of the Supreme Court. I was honestly hoping for more. Pick a copy from the library but not worthy of a purchase.Further suggestions: "My Beloved World" by Sonia Sotomayor, "The Oath: The Obama White House and The Supreme Court" and "The Nine" by Jeffrey Toobin, "Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View" by Stephen Breyer, "Matter of Interpretation : Federal Courts and the Law" by Antonin Scalia, "The U.S. Supreme Court: A Very Short Introduction" by Linda Greenhouse, "Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir" by John Paul Stevens, and "The Brethren" by Bob Woodward.
I really wanted to like this book. I am a huge supreme court follower and have admired Justice O'Connor ever since she was appointed over 30 years ago. Before reading this book, I heard Justice O'Connor interviewed by Terri Gross on 'Fresh Air' on NPR, and it excited me about the book. Sadly, the book does not live up to all the hype one would expect when any sitting or former Supreme Court justice picks up the pen.The book is very superficial in its coverage of the different stories that Justice O'Connor describes. There is very little depth to the book, and I often found myself wanting to know more about what I was reading. Particularly disappointing was the chapter entitled "The Call To Serve" which essentially describes every president and who he nominated to the Supreme Court, but not in any significant detail. Towards the end, Justice O'Connor talks about 4 unique and memorable justices - Justices Field, Holmes, McReynolds and Douglas - but the treatment is so superficial that one feels the need to go and read more about these distinguished men in order to really understand what they were about.There are some bright spots to the book. The chapter entitled "Itinerant Justice" is fascinating in its coverage of when justices were required to ride circuit. The two latter chapters "Customs and Traditions of the Supreme Court" and "Some Laughs on the Bench" also are quite interesting. Overall, these few bright spots are again marred by the superficial coverage given to the topics in them by the author.What makes me sad about this book is that it could have been so much better. There are numerous fascinating books out there about the Supreme Court - Peter Irons' "A People's History of the Supreme Court" comes to mind - and this one could have been among the ranks. But, unfortunately, it tries to cover too many things in too superficial a fashion, and as a result, doesn't really break new ground at all.For the Supreme Court lover, this one is nice to have to keep on the bookshelves with all the others. For others, it might be worth passing on this book and read one of Justice O'Connor's other excellent books.
This is a fascinating history of the establishment and evolution of the United States Supreme Court, by the first woman justice, Sandra Day O'Connor. It came as a surprise to learn that the Supreme Court didn't even have its own premises until 1935, and in the very early days, the court had very little work ! The author pays great respect to Chief Justice John Marshall, who brought the court to prominence in his long period of office, and pulls no punches in describing the rude and cantankerous Justice McReynolds. She details President Roosevelts attempt to 'stack' the court and also describes former President Taft's appointment as Chief Justice as the 'crowning achievement of his career'It would have been interesting to learn more about the justice's remuneration; what was John Jay's salary compared to President Washington ? How does Chief Justice Roberts salary compere to President Obama ?
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