The Supremes’ Greatest Hits: The 44 Supreme Court Cases that Most Directly Affect Your Life by Michael G. Trachtman [Little Shop of Stories, Paperback, Xmas gift]

This was a fascinating summary of some biggies; most I knew about, but many I was unaware of, and almost all I was unaware of the the nitty-gritty details.

In general, I’m a left-leaning person, but I also like to do things by the letter and spirit of the law. More than once I was pleased with an outcome while simultaneously not comfortable with the reasoning that got us there, and vice-versa.

I came away with the sense that law is a messy business, and thoroughly fascinating. Good (and quick) read.