The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade: The Inside Story, Adapted from The Brethren

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A thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the revolutionary Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling.

The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade offers a front-row seat to the inner workings of the Supreme Court that led to the monumental Roe v. Wade decision. Spanning from 1969 to 1972, Pulitzer Prizewinning author Bob Woodward and coauthor Scott Armstrong report on the masterful maneuvering and politicking that affected the courts decisions and created obstacles for the landmark ruling. Abridged from the #1 bestseller The Brethren, this is an exquisite work of reporting on one of the most important rulings of the United States.

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Bob Woodward is an associate editor at The Washington Post, where he has worked for more than 50 years. He has shared in two Pulitzer Prizes, one for his Watergate coverage and the other for coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He has authored 21 bestselling books, 15 of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers.

Scott Armstrong is executive director of the Information Trust. A former reporter forThe Washington Post,he founded the National Security Archive and was a senior investigator for the Senate Watergate Committee.