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Like Abigail Adams, Malvina Shanklin Harlan witnessed—and gently influenced—national history from the unique perspective of a political leader’s wife. Her husband, Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan (1833–1911), played a central role in some of the most significant civil rights decisions of his era, including his lone dissenting opinion in Plessy v. Ferguson , the infamous case that endorsed separate but equal segregation. And for fifty-seven years he was married to a woman who was busy making a mental record of their eventful lives.
After Justice Harlan’s death in 1911, Malvina wrote Some Memories of a Long Life, 1854–1911 , as a testament to her husband’s accomplishments and to her own. The memoir begins with Malvina, the daughter of passionate abolitionists, becoming the teenage bride of John Marshall Harlan, whose family owned more than a dozen slaves. Malvina depicts her life in antebellum Kentucky, and her courageous defense of the Harlan homestead during the Civil War. She writes of her husband’s ascent in legal circles and his eventual appointment to the Supreme Court in 1877, where he was the author of opinions that continued to influence American race relations deep into the twentieth century. Yet Some Memories is more than a wife’s account of a famous and powerful man. It chronicles the remarkable evolution of a young woman from Indiana who became a keen observer of both her family’s life and that of her nation.
When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg began researching the history of the women associated with the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress sent her Malvina Harlan’s unpublished manuscript. Recalling Abigail Adams’s order to “remember the ladies,” Justice Ginsburg has guided its long journey from forgotten document to published book. Some Memories of a Long Life includes a Foreword by Justice Ginsburg, as well as an Afterword by historian Linda Przybyszewski and an Epilogue of the Harlan legacy by Amelia Newcomb. According to Library Journal , “This is the sort of book you call a publishing event.”
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When I first saw the title "Some Memories of a Long Life, 1854-1911," I was immediately drawn to the idea of a journey through time. The span of years, from the mid-19th century to the early 20th, represents a period of immense transformation in the world. I envision this book offering a unique window into the past, allowing the reader to experience the world as it was through the eyes of someone who lived it. It's not just about historical events; it's about the personal narratives that weave through them. I'm particularly curious about the author's perspective. Did they witness great societal shifts firsthand? Were they involved in any significant movements or changes? Or perhaps their memories are more intimate, focusing on the daily rhythms of life, the evolution of family traditions, or the development of personal relationships against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. The title suggests a wealth of lived experience, and I anticipate finding within its pages a rich tapestry of observations, reflections, and perhaps even anecdotes that bring a bygone era to life in a way that history books alone cannot. It’s a promise of connection to the past, a chance to understand the human experience across different epochs.
评分This title, "Some Memories of a Long Life, 1854-1911," immediately sparks my imagination with the promise of a deeply personal narrative. The dates themselves, spanning over half a century, suggest a life rich with experience and observation. I find myself wondering about the author's journey through this pivotal era. Was it a life marked by dramatic change and upheaval, or one of quiet continuity? The phrase "some memories" implies a curated selection, suggesting that the author has chosen to share the most poignant, significant, or perhaps even the most entertaining moments from their extensive life. I'm eager to discover what kind of recollections have been deemed worthy of preservation. Will they be grand historical anecdotes, or more intimate reflections on personal growth, love, loss, and the everyday triumphs and challenges that shape a human existence? The beauty of such a title lies in its ambiguity, inviting the reader to fill in the blanks with their own expectations. I anticipate a narrative that offers not just a historical snapshot, but a profound exploration of what it means to live a full life, to witness the passage of time, and to distill wisdom from the accumulation of years. This book feels like an invitation to step into another's shoes and experience the world through their unique lens, a compelling prospect indeed.
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评分我最近读到一本很特别的书，书名叫做《Some Memories of a Long Life, 1854-1911》，虽然我还没有深入阅读，但光是标题就足以让我充满好奇。1854年到1911年，这恰好是我一直以来非常感兴趣的一个历史时期。那个时代，正值世界发生着翻天覆地的变化，从科技的飞速发展，到政治格局的重塑，再到社会思潮的激荡。我一直对那个时代的人物和事件充满了研究的兴趣，尤其是那些亲历者留下的文字。这本书如果能够带领我走进那个时代，深入了解作者的所见所闻所感，那将是一次多么宝贵的精神旅行啊！我尤其好奇的是，作者会以何种方式来呈现这段漫长的人生？是按照时间顺序，还是以某个特定的主题串联起不同时期的记忆？他/她会重点描绘哪些方面？是个人经历、家庭生活，还是对社会事件的看法？我希望这本书能给我带来一些新鲜的视角，让我能够更立体、更深入地理解那个时代。毕竟，历史的宏大叙事固然重要，但那些隐藏在字里行间、属于个体生命的细腻情感和独特经历，往往更能触动人心，也更能帮助我们把握那个时代的真正脉搏。我期待着，在这本书里，能找到一些意想不到的发现，能够丰富我对那个时代的认知。
评分这本《Some Memories of a Long Life, 1854-1911》的标题，总能引起我对生命长河中那些被岁月打磨过的痕迹的遐想。1854年到1911年，这跨度近六十载的光阴，足以见证一个人的成长、成熟，乃至对世界的深刻洞察。作为一名读者，我对那些能够跨越时间、连接不同时代的文字有着天然的亲近感。我想象着，在这本书中，作者一定以他/她独特的视角，描绘了那个时代的光影变幻。或许，他/她曾亲历过那个时代里重要的历史事件，并以一种旁观者或参与者的身份，记录下那些跌宕起伏的瞬间；又或许，他/她更侧重于描绘生活中那些平凡而又温馨的片段，那些关于家庭、友情、爱情的细微之处，那些在岁月流转中沉淀下来的智慧与感悟。这本书，在我看来，不仅仅是一份简单的回忆录，更像是一部用生命谱写的史诗。它承载着一个时代的记忆，也折射出一个人对生命的理解与感悟。我渴望在书页之间，找到那些触动心灵的文字，去感受那个时代独特的氛围，去学习那些穿越时空的智慧，去体会生命长河中那些永恒的价值。
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