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“I thought I knew the Windsor case chapter-and-verse. As if! Then Comes Marriage will forever change the understanding of this landmark case―its genesis, its outside-the-box strategy, and its tactical brilliance. This is the can’t-put-down, emotional, funny, essential explanatory text that makes sense of Windsor, not just as law but as life.†- Rachel Maddow, television host“Roberta Kaplan makes questions of constitutionality and the intricacies of legal strategy read like a John Grisham thriller. Then Comes Marriage explains how we arrived at this surprising moment in history, but it’s also a testament to the persuasive, transformative power of a good story.†- Alison Bechdel, author of Dykes to Watch Out For and Fun Home“A fast-paced, engaging account…. Kaplan breaks down the legal and procedural issues for nonlawyers and preserves suspense even where we know the outcome.†- Jeffrey S. Trachtman, Huffington Post“[A] scintillating read…. [Kaplan and Dickey] weave a fascinating narrative that gives the reader an insight into one of the Supreme Court’s most provocative cases…. This book deserves a place on everyone’s shelf.†- Joan M. Burda, New York Journal of Books“Compelling…. Kaplan deftly uses [Thea Spyer and Edie Windsor’s] story as a lens through which to consider a broader set of inequities, less about marriage than common human decency…. [A] deeply moving book.†- David Ulin, Los Angeles Times“Along with detailing her legal strategy in the lower courts, Kaplan weaves her own coming-out story and her personal relationship into the story of her clients Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer…provid[ing] a revealing juxtaposition of how two very different generations of lesbians wrestled with the social attitudes of their times. It’s a timely, well-told story, brimming with observations about the importance of family.†- Publishers Weekly, Starred review“This book tells all. Two great love stories (Robbie and Rachel, Thea and Edie), the trial, and all the internal struggles. It was so interesting and well-written that I could not stop reading it.†- Robin Tyler, The Advocate“[A] page-turning, powerful new book.†- Michelangelo Signorile
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About the Author
Roberta Kaplan is a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Since winning United States v. Windsor, she litigated the case against the gay marriage ban in Mississippi and filed “The People’s Brief†in the Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges. She lives in New York City with her wife and son.
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Product details
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (October 25, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393353362
ISBN-13: 978-0393353365
Product Dimensions:
5.6 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.8 out of 5 stars
44 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#674,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
I was surprised by this book in the best of ways. I expected an interesting but ordinary legal nonfiction book along the lines of a mediocre text that rhymes with Schmuffalo Creek. As a law student, I was already deeply familiar with the Windsor case in terms of both its factual history and its legal outcome, so I wasn't sure how much this book would really offer me in terms of new information.I should have known better. Even someone who is totally unfamiliar with or uninterested in constitutional law will find something valuable in this book. Kaplan intertwines her personal journey from closeted law student to one of the legends of gay rights in the United States with Edie Windsor's fascinating life story as a gay computer programmer who became engaged to her spouse, Thea Spyer, in 1967 — over a decade before New York held its sodomy statute unconstitutional. Both stories are deeply moving, personal, and compelling even to a casual reader. I think it's rare for this kind of text to feel so honest, but I'm glad it is. I think there is a place for dispassionate analysis in law, but it is far from the only valuable trait in a writer or a lawyer. This is an exciting, emotional read, and I felt gripped with anticipation even though I knew how everything would turn out. Importantly, also, this is a funny book. There are parts I actually giggled out loud, which is rare for me even in reading fiction.Kaplan also discusses really interesting strategy choices as a litigator and civil rights advocate. This book raises a lot of issues around the politics of civil rights litigation and managing tensions, even within and among groups that have the same goals, and also has a lot of fascinating things to say about succeeding in our federal court system. Professors who teach advocacy or public interest classes might want to look into assigning this book as a good primer on and overview of successful advocacy in a civil rights context.
First, let me say that YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK. It is good. It is human. It is not overly legalistic. It shows the real human emotions around these historic events in the LGBT struggle for our rights. BUT, if you buy the book hoping to learn more about Edie Windsor, you will be disappointed. Yes, you will learn the basic facts of Edie and Thea. BUT THIS BOOK IS ACTUALLY ABOUT Ms. Kaplan. Roberta is, herself, an amazing human and lawyer. Why do I say this? Compare it to "Love Wins" that was co-authored by Jim Obergefell. In that book, when there was a win or a setback, you got to learn of Jim's emotions & reactions. In THIS book, you (almost) never hear what Edie feels. You get Roberta's feelings. They are good. They make the legal decisions human ... but they are Roberta's feelings, not Edie's. Now I feel like I know Roberta. I wanted to know Edie. BUT STILL, I learned to enjoyed getting to know Roberta.
This was a fascinating book, not only for the autobiographical details of the author's life, but for the legal and Constitutional rights of the woman bringing the suit (Edie Windsor), as well. I was greatly impressed by the tremendous amount of legal work and writing that were involved in this case. My late husband was a lawyer, so I knew a little bit about the way lawyers work, but this was most impressive. After I finished the book, I felt as if I'd worked on the case myself. Ms. Windsor sounded like a wonderful woman: her love for her spouse and her years of devoted care were very moving indeed, as was the fact that she was not well herself, suffering as she did from severe heart trouble. She and Ms. Kaplan were heroic in their efforts and triumphed in the end. I think that Ms. Kaplan is brilliant, and compassionate, too: an important combination for a great lawyer! Thank goodness they made sure that all people have their civil rights! I couldn't put it down.
This is a brilliant, full-hearted, first-hand story from one of the key players in the successful fight for marriage equality in the United States by Roberta "Robbie" Kaplan. Ms Kaplan is the attorney who successfully argued the historic Windsor vs. U.S. case before the Supreme Court, overturning the misnamed Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which was subsequently cited in the swift repeal of most of the state anti-LGBT laws prohibiting same-sex couples from marrying. Despite knowing the eventual outcome, the book is still a gripping and fast-paced read, and gives a fascinating look at the insider debates and strategies that resulted in this key victory for LGBT right on a federal level. Despite the significance of the case, the legal complexities and historic impact of Windsor are translated into a compelling and easy to understand narrative that is accessible to a layperson. In the book Ms. Kaplan also testifies, in eloquent and touching detail, about her own painful coming out story, and her mysterious almost mystical connection with her client Edith "Edie" Windsor's own life history. Ms. Kaplan also writes thoughtfully about the sustaining role of her own religious faith and the impact of Judaism upon her own sense of personal dignity, and understanding of the transformative power of the law. Finally, this book is a love story - both the romantic love story of two lesbian couples and the legal love story between two determined women, Roberta Kaplan and Edith Windsor and the LGBT community, and the determination to win legal and social recognition of, and respect for, ALL marriages. Despite knowing the eventual outcome, the book is still a gripping and fast-paced read. Cannot recommend this enough - a key book for those interested in LGBT, legal or American history, and for all social justice activists.
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