Biography looks at conservative , confrontational jurist 's influence on law , society . Author describes him as a product of contrasting families who has thrived on conflict . She says Scalia 's best friend on court is Ruth Bader Ginsburg , a low - key , liberal justice . Author says she wanted a book that would demystify Scalia , make people understand him .
Biography looks at conservative , confrontational jurist 's influence on law , society . Author describes Scalia as a product of contrasting families who has thrived on conflict . She says Scalia 's best friend on court is Ruth Bader Ginsburg , a low-key , liberal justice . Author says she wanted a book that would demystify Scalia , make people understand him .