Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg

Nina Totenberg, NPR’s legendary legal affairs correspondent, invites us into the most unlikely—and extraordinary—friendship of our time: her decades-long bond with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Dinners with Ruth is an intimate memoir that lifts the veil on RBG’s private world, revealing the woman behind the collar and the gavel.

Through countless dinners, late-night phone calls, and quiet moments away from the public eye, Totenberg shares stories that illuminate Ruth’s fierce intelligence, wicked humor, and surprising vulnerability. This isn’t just a book about a Supreme Court Justice—it’s a celebration of female friendship in all its complexity, of two brilliant women who supported each other through professional triumphs, personal tragedies, and the simple pleasure of sharing a good meal.

What makes this memoir truly special is Totenberg’s insider access and her gift for storytelling. She brings us into Ruth’s kitchen, her chambers, and her heart, offering glimpses of the Justice that even her most devoted admirers never saw. You’ll discover Ruth’s favorite recipes, her thoughts on love and loss, and the private jokes that sustained their friendship across four decades.

Perfect for readers who loved Ruth’s own writings and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this American icon. Dinners with Ruth is both a tribute to an extraordinary woman and a meditation on the friendships that shape our lives. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to call your own best friend—right after you finish the last page.