Lovely One: A Memoir (Unabridged)
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4.8 • 52 Ratings
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Publisher Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her “vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational” (Oprah Daily) memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story.
“A billowingly triumphant American tale.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)
A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
With this unflinching account, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invites readers into her life and world, tracing her family’s ascent from segregation to her confirmation on America’s highest court within the span of one generation.
Named “Ketanji Onyika,” meaning “Lovely One,” based on a suggestion from her aunt, a Peace Corps worker stationed in West Africa, Justice Jackson learned from her educator parents to take pride in her heritage since birth. She describes her resolve as a young girl to honor this legacy and realize her dreams: from hearing stories of her grandparents and parents breaking barriers in the segregated South, to honing her voice in high school as an oratory champion and student body president, to graduating magna cum laude from Harvard, where she performed in musical theater and improv and participated in pivotal student organizations.
Here, Justice Jackson pulls back the curtain, marrying the public record of her life with what is less known. She reveals what it takes to advance in the legal profession when most people in power don’t look like you, and to reconcile a demanding career with the joys and sacrifices of marriage and motherhood.
Through trials and triumphs, Justice Jackson’s journey will resonate with dreamers everywhere, especially those who nourish outsized ambitions and refuse to be turned aside. This moving, openhearted tale will spread hope for a more just world, for generations to come.
Customer Reviews
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Beautiful memoir. You learn how her family, education, employers impacted her in her growth from childhood to adulthood. Her story is inspiring and filled with gratitude for those who helped her throughout her life.
A Beautifully Told Story of Courage, Wisdom, and Inspiration
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir, “Lovely Ones,” is nothing short of extraordinary. From the first page to the last, I was captivated by her authenticity, wisdom, and unyielding spirit. Jackson’s story offers a remarkable glimpse into her journey, filled with triumphs, challenges, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality.
One of the most heartwarming elements of the audiobook was hearing the voices of her daughters, Lela and Talia. I loved those sections of the book!
The memoir is not just a celebration of Ketanji’s accomplishments but also a deeply personal account of her values, love for her family, and unwavering resilience. I loved everything about her story—her honesty, her humor, and her incredible ability to inspire others. I’m profoundly grateful that she shared this part of herself with the world.
Inspiring
An inspiring and honorable life. America is fortunate to have Judge KBJ on the Supreme Court. Her excellence shines through in the many stages of her life yet she is so human and relatable too. Highly recommend this wonderful book.