“What the first Jewish U.S. Supreme Court justice knew could fill a book… A solid introduction to an honorable man, known for his fair-minded rulings.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Notable episodes in the personal and professional development of Louis Brandeis, a groundbreaking lawyer, show how his upbringing and lived experiences fueled his ascent to the Supreme Court, as its first Jewish justice… Clear and compelling present-tense text shapes loosely interpreted primary documents, including Brandeis’s recollections and writings, into dialogue detailing noteworthy vignettes… A commendable addition to biography collections, especially those emphasizing social justice.”—Booklist
“Richard Michelson and Stacy Innerst have prepared an artful and informative book about America’s leading Jewish jurist. I know that Louis Brandeis’s grandson, my late husband, Frank Brandeis Gilbert, would be delighted by this important project. It will enlighten the lives of young readers and, perhaps, older readers as well.” —Ann Gilbert