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

Written by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

Narrated by Holter Graham

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 Prize–winning author Bob Woodward and coauthor Scott Armstrong report on the masterful maneuvering and politicking that affected the court’s 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Oct 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781797137216

Bob Woodward

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.

Reviews for The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade

[Betty Bennett · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Worth reading, for all Americans, regardless of position on abortion. It opens, as does Woodward’s other book, “The Brethren “, the way the Supreme Court makes decisions that affect every aspect of our lives. It was disturbing to read about the gamesmanship and negotiations that were concerned less about the merits of the issues discussed than the need to make a show of unity when the result of their deliberations were presented.