Nina Totenberg's Dinners With Ruth garners praise for its heartfelt tribute to her friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, offering intimate glimpses into their bond. Critics commend Totenberg's engaging narrative style and personal anecdotes. However, some found the structure disjointed and felt the broader political context overshadowed their friendship at times.

Readers who enjoyed Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik or Becoming by Michelle Obama will appreciate Dinners With Ruth. This book appeals to those interested in strong female friendships, justice, and the intersection of personal and professional lives. Fans of memoirs and narratives about influential women will find it engaging.

Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships by Nina Totenberg explores her 50-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, reflecting on their personal and professional highs and lows as women in male-dominated fields. Totenberg discusses their shared interests, supportive relationships, and how their friendship, along with bonds with other women, helped them navigate career challenges and sexism. Sensitive topics include illness, loss, and harassment.

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