And Life Well Lived - Scalia Speaks - Reflections on Law

I just started reading this book, and I look forward to it. Justice Ginsburg writes the Forward. She and Scalia were greats friends, for which the great man gift of making. I'd advise anyone who cares about the law, and the virtues that we Americans believe in, to read this book.

Only one-third of the way through, and pleased as punch to have this wonderful book. Scalia Speaks is a treasure and the words of a man who was indeed a brilliant and loving man of God. Have not been able to put it down since it arrived! Since his death February 13, 2016, I am convinced that there is a smile on both his face and God's - there usually is between friends!

A must read for every citizen. Non-lawers can understand the legal concepts as a result of Scalia's clear language. Yet there is much more than legal concepts as Scalia addresses faith, citizenship and even turkey hunting so every reader will take away something.

Rather than a series of selections from Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s legal writings, this book offers excerpts from some of the many and varied public talks that he gave over the course of his professional and personal life. The result is a warm picture of a human being, not merely an eminent jurist. Yes, he was an advocate of originalism, took a dim view of the practice of attempting to infer the meaning of statutes from their legislative history, and thought it was healthy for justices to air their differences of opinion openly. But he also grew up in Queens when stick ball and other sports was in vogue, revered the military tradition of Xavier High School, and was a deeply patriotic American who understood the different cultures that melded together to produce the country that we have known. Among Scalia’s favorites in American history: George Washington for his character, Abraham Lincoln for his principled arguments, and William Howard Taft who considering becoming the Chief Justice a higher achievement than winning the presidency.

Reading this book, one can understand why the Scalia family had no interest in having an autopsy conducted after the sudden and unexpected death of the leading conservative on the Supreme Court. They would have viewed such a request, I think, as showing an unbecoming lack of faith in divine providence.

This is an excellent book and one worth reading whether or not you are in the legal profession. In these speeches Justice Scalia covers a lot of ground, and only about a quarter of it is dedicated to legal principles (although he does use a lot of legal humor, but you don't need to be a lawyer to appreciate it).

Justice Scalia spoke about things like his childhood sports, his faith, what values make a person good, and of course legal principles. Every speech is extremely eloquent and easy to read, to the extent that most of them read more like a conversation and less like a lecture. There is even a good amount of humor (the humor the justice was known for), but not enough to take away from the larger points he makes. Perhaps the best part is envisioning Scalia delivering these speeches himself: the inflections, hand motions, and his mild New York accent.

This book should belong on the bookshelves of every serious writer and reader, even if they disagree with the principles Scalia espouses in a few of his speeches. The way he spoke -- and more importantly, the way he wrote -- will help writers and readers across the spectrum sharpen their minds.

The book is good, and has excellent content. The audio book is read in a monotone voice without the proper inflections, and not only is the audio version way overpriced, it is just not at all enjoyable to listen to. If you guys are going to put out any more of these types of books, please get somebody better to read them!

This is a wonderful assemblage of the thoughts of one of this countries most accomplished and respected jurists. I am not a lawyer, yet his thoughts are clear to me.
What is interesting to me is, even though I suppose I agree with most of his thinking, he can be close to people who do not. Ruth bader Ginsburg probably disagrees with most of his views yet respects him enough to write an introduction.
I hope I can become as agreeable to people with whom I disagree. He presents a great lesson i respecting and being respected.

A brilliant book about a brilliant man. By reading this, lawyers and laity alike will improve their understanding of the origin and application of the laws. His defense of the maintenance of the original meaning of the Constitution meets my highest approval.
Scalia was a Catholic, and his claim to base moral precepts on religion is not surprising, However, it is provably wrong, as it can be shown that no information can derive from any statement involving a god.
Overall, highest recommendation.

Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith and Life Well Lived by Antonin Scalia was received direct from the publisher. Antonin Scalia, one of the great Supreme Court justices who rendered his legal opinions based upon the Constitution and the law, not political leanings. This book is a collection of writings and speeches that Justice Scalia wrote over the years. Anyone who goes in with a truly open mind can learn a lot from these writings. Every law student should give it a read as well as each American interested in how things work at the Supreme Court level. The Justice speaks about many topics though, not just the law.

5 Stars

I find the book both entertaining and illuminating. Justice Scalia was an important voice for the U.S. Constitution. He was a key proponentt of landmark legal decisions that helped protect the rights of Americans. His arguments were clear, logical, and based on Americas founding principles.

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was an extraordinary and influential man well known for his conservatism, discipline, strong opinions and hard working nature. He also had a deep faith, a gift passed on to his nine children. On a more personal note, his son, Paul was a much admired priest at my local parish, most recently appointed vicar for clergy by Arlington’s bishop.

This book is a compilation of Scalia’s speeches covering a variety of topics. They are entertaining, profound and at times deeply personal. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about this legendary man who put God, family, civility and the Constitution at the forefront. His insight, stories and tributes are truly inspirational and delightful to read.

Scalia’s writing is engaging, full of humor, and charming. If you like reading his dissents, read this book of his speeches and writings. Even Ruth Bader Ginsburg loves Scalia.

What a remarkable American mind.