#non-fiction-book — Public Fediverse posts
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Reviews of Amy Coney Barrett’s New Book “Listening to the Law”
Reviews of Amy Coney Barrett’s New Book “Listening to the Law”
This review selection covers a broad spectrum, from early promotional and explanatory pieces to critical and even harsh negative assessments, balanced by some supportive takes emphasizing judicial insight and personality. The range presents a clear view of the mixed reception to Barrett’s book and public appearances after its launch. Article prepared by Perplexity Pro, edited by DrWeb.
Here is a gathered selection of reviews for Amy Coney Barrett’s new book “Listening to the Law,” released on September 9, 2025, including critical and negative perspectives, with links and brief comments about the nature of each review:
CNN (Early Access Preview)
An early preview by CNN highlights Barrett’s defense of overturning Roe v. Wade and insights into Supreme Court dynamics. It is descriptive and largely factual without strong critique, providing context on the book’s themes and Barrett’s perspective.
Wall Street Journal (September 8, 2025)
A more balanced review by the Wall Street Journal emphasizes Barrett’s judicial philosophy and intellectual approach. It acknowledges her kind personality and methodical thinking, though with subtle critical tones about public understanding of the Court.
“Barrett’s book offers a sober, disciplined account of her judicial philosophy, marked by humility and care.”
New York Times (September 8, 2025)
The New York Times offers a critical but nuanced review describing the book as bland and meticulously crafted, suggesting Barrett’s guarded writing style and lack of relatability or revealing insights.
“The memoir is painstakingly careful, offering little in the way of vivid personal anecdotes or bold revelations.”
Balls & Strikes (September 14, 2025)
A strongly negative review by Balls & Strikes calls the book unnecessary and superfluous, criticizing Barrett’s portrayal of the Court and accusing the book of political whitewashing and lack of meaningful engagement with controversial issues.
Yahoo/MSNBC coverage (September 13, 2025)
The Yahoo/MSNBC coverage provides a negative media critique labeling Barrett’s book tour and book performance as poor and unready for popular attention, reflecting harsh criticism from liberal media commentators.
“MSNBC called the book tour ‘floundering’ and suggested Barrett was unprepared to engage a wider audience.”
Reddit Community Reaction (Washington DC subreddit)
Community feedback on Reddit expresses disappointment and boredom from Barrett’s book talks, noting lack of substance and public enthusiasm.
“The book talk was so bad, barely holding anyone’s attention.”
Divided Argument Blog by William Baude (September 11, 2025)
A positive review by the Divided Argument Blog praises Barrett’s integrity, judicial philosophy explanation, and relatable anecdotes. The author recommends it as a good primer on the Court despite disagreement with some opinions.
Slate Commentary (September 5, 2025)
Slate critiques Barrett’s use of biblical references, accusing her of misrepresenting both law and scripture to push ideological points.
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I threatened y'all with it, so it's time to make good on the promise, and deliver my first real review/report on a non-fiction book from my reading queue.
In today's #blog post, I analyze (as best I can) Shohaku Okumura's Realizing Genjokoan, itself an analysis of the much older Shobogenzo Genjokoan text by the foundational 13th-century master Dogen Zenji.
It might be the most important book I read last year.
https://www.arcanalabs.ca/essays/reviews/2025/03/24/book-report-genjokoan.html
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Not Yours to Reclaim: A Review of <i>Reclaiming Two-Spirits</i>
Gregory D. Smithers' Reclaiming Two-Spirits tells important stories, but he wasn't qualified to write the book in
https://sheseeksnonfiction.blog/2023/10/08/not-yours-to-reclaim-a-review-of-reclaiming-two-spirits/
#Antiracism #BookReviews #Books #LGBTQ+Equality #SocialJustice #bookreview #bookreviews #Books #indigenoushistory #indigenouspeoplesday #nativehistory #nonfiction #nonfictionbook #nonfictionbookreview #two-spirits -
On Writing White: A Review of <i>On Writing Well</i>
William Zinsser's On Writing Well is a classic nonfiction writing guide, but even the latest edition is out of date.
https://sheseeksnonfiction.blog/2023/09/03/on-writing-white-a-review-of-on-writing-well/
#BookReviews #Books #bookblog #bookreview #bookreviews #Books #nonfiction #nonfictionbook #nonfictionbookreview #nonfictionwriting #onwritingwell #writing #writingbook #zinsser -
The Repackaged Atheist Book No One Asked For
To be an atheist means to not believe in God. Nothing more. Nothing less.I just saved you $15.
David G. McAfee's Hi, I'm an Atheist!: What That Means and How to Talk About It with Others caught my
https://sheseeksnonfiction.blog/2023/08/21/the-atheist-book-no-one-asked-for/
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As a #russian I’ve read this book hoping to understand the current situation better. It is affecting me emotionally in the ways I am not ready to share, but the most important thing is, it shows how people are not that different anywhere and how decisions are driven by personal loyalties, family dynamics and personal experiences more often than by commitment to ideals/ideologies good or ill
@bookstodon #nonfiction #nonfictionbook #history #bookstodon
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Supremacy’s Court: A Review of <i>The Scheme</i>
The Supreme Court has been captured by shadowy right-wing mega-donors. It doesn't sound like it could be true, but it is. In The Scheme: How the Right Wing Used Dark Money to Ca
https://sheseeksnonfiction.blog/2023/07/09/supremacys-court-a-review-of-the-scheme/
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How White Christian Nationalism Led to the Insurrection: A Review of <i>Preparing for War</i>
I held off on buying and reading Preparing for War until I met Bradle
https://sheseeksnonfiction.blog/2023/06/11/how-white-christian-nationalism-led-to-the-insurrection-a-review-of-preparing-for-war/
#BookReviews #Books #ReligiousFreedom #SocialJustice #bookblog #bookreview #bookreviews #Books #christiannationalism #insurrection #nonfiction #nonfictionbook #nonfictionbookreview #ReligiousFreedom -
QUESTION: I'm actually working on the notes for my nonfiction book on horror and sci fi films.
If I were to post early versions of the various sections online and ask for input, would any of you be interested in taking a look at such a thing? It's meant to be a book for the layman, so special expertise not required. Just interest.
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Dreaming of a Free Future: A Review of <i>Becoming Abolitionists</i>
Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom by Derecka Purnell was my first step in my own journey
https://sheseeksnonfiction.blog/2023/03/05/dreaming-of-a-free-future-a-review-of-becoming-abolitionists/
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I'm having what you might call a post-book slump. After months of intense work, the manuscript for my first book is delivered and suddenly I feel adrift and listless.
I can't be alone in feeling like this, right? Yet everything I've found online seems to be from the readers' POV.
Writers, tell me this feeling is not unusual. Share your stories of post-book blues.
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #NonFictionBook #PostBookBlues #CreativeLife #WritingLife
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Science in Low Places: A Review of A People’s History of Science
I love to seek out science history books that tell the stories of unsung heroes. Anything that doesn't begin and end with Newton, that doesn't praise Darw
https://sheseeksnonfiction.blog/2023/01/16/science-in-low-places-a-review-of-a-peoples-history-of-science/
#BookReviews #Books #ScienceHistory #Atheism #atheist #bookreview #Books #history #nonfiction #nonfictionbook #science #sciencehistory #socialism #socialistscience -
God, who knew acknowledgements pages were so hard to write!?
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Just delivered a whole buncha book to my editors.
Totally normal to get The Fear at this point and imagine you've picked terrible nonsense gins to include, right? Right??
Comes out in September with DK Books, title is GIN: A TASTING COURSE.
Find out then if my fear is misplaced or totally justified, I guess. :)
#GinATastingCourse #Gin #Spirits #Cocktails #NonFictionBook #AmWriting
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Good tasting day today, handed out a few 10/10 perfect scores. Only a couple of duds. Lists for all but two flavour groups starting to look fairly settled and complete.
Can't say yet which ones got top marks - got to keep something back for the book! - but I can say one was French, one was South African and two were English.
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Getting a bit poetical in my tasting notes today. If gin were a town... Juniper driving the citrus party bus... I wonder what's next.
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