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Lovely One

A Memoir

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Lovely One

By: Ketanji Brown Jackson
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#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)

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NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

With this unflinching account, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invites listeners 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.

©2024 Ketanji Brown Jackson (P)2024 Random House Audio
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Critic reviews

“[A] billowingly triumphant American tale of early promise fulfilled.”The New York Times

“Vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational, this book will make you proud of how far our country has come and riled up to help carry us where we need to go—which for [Ketanji Brown] Jackson may yet include the Broadway stage.”Oprah Daily

“Once again, a gift has arrived in this country—brown-skinned, brilliant, and beautiful. Morally sound and truly believing in liberty and justice for all.”—Jacqueline Woodson, Elle

Interview: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson traces her history-making path in "Lovely One"

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Inspiring Journey • Personal Authenticity • Authentic Narration • Eloquent Storytelling • Historical Significance
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She is a brilliant raconteur. I loved everything about it… her intelligent descriptions of the legal system, the black experience and her grit in accomplishing her goals, best of all her kindness. This is a MUST READ!

Her meticulous penchant for detail

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This has been a heartfelt, inspiring and informative book about a beautiful African American Woman who is gracing the Supreme Court of the US. Thank you for sharing your experience, aspirations, life stories and families.

A journey well told

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Justice Jackson is truly a great story teller. She reeks you in to situations which make you think, laugh, cry, and realize we are all the same. Definitely worth the read or listen to.

Great Story

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So far, the most interesting memoir I ever heard in audio. it made me emotional through the challenges and successes narrated here.

the journey taken from childhood

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Justice Brown Jackson is an amazing gift to the court and to her people.

Amazing Gift

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I saw Justice Brown on an interview with a morning news broadcast station and decided to download this book as my October read. I didn’t know what to expect.

But as a former litigator turned professional sales woman, I was blown away. It’s my declaration that all lawyers should read this book, most of all those who are female, BIPOC, or otherwise under represented.

So good!

Excellent in all accounts

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I found this book to be faithful, honest, and informative. A life perfectly blended expression of life, art, and community.

Inspiring and Real

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Loved hearing her own voice as she details her life experience and path to the Supreme Court. Inspiring, informative and interesting. Highly Recommended.

Fascinating life

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This memoir was one of the best I’ve ever listened to. Her journey is truly remarkable and admirable.


A must read during these turbulent times…

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What an incredible memoir of such an accomplished woman. I especially loved the personal stories of being a mom and of being a part of a loving extended family.

Outstanding

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