{"product_id":"2940170265695","title":"The Making of a Justice: Reflections on My First 94 Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA masterful and personal account of life on the Supreme Court that offers a unique understanding of American history from one of the most prominent jurists of our time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Justice John Paul Stevens retired from the Supreme Court of the United States in 2010, he left a legacy of service unequaled in the history of the Court. During his 34-year tenure, Justice Stevens was a prolific writer, authoring in total more than 1,000 opinions. In \u003ci\u003eThe Making of a Justice\u003c\/i\u003e, John Paul Stevens recounts the first 94 years of his extraordinary life, offering an intimate and illuminating account of his service on the nation's highest court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppointed by President Gerald Ford and eventually retiring during President Obama's first term, Justice Stevens has been witness to, and an integral part of, landmark changes in American society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith stories of growing up in Chicago, his work as a naval traffic analyst at Pearl Harbor during World War II, and his early days in private practice, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most important Supreme Court decisions over the last four decades, \u003ci\u003eThe Making of a Justice\u003c\/i\u003e offers a warm and fascinating account of Justice Stevens' unique and transformative American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive memoir is a must-listen for those trying to better understand our country and the Constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100606054640,"sku":"2940170265695","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170265695_p0.jpg?v=1763706531","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170265695","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}