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James robert obergefell was born on july 7, 1966, in the city of sandusky, ohio. Love wins is the fascinating and very moving story of the lovers, lawyers, judges and activists behind the groundbreaking supreme court case that led to one of the most important, national civil rights victories in decadesthe legalization of samesex marriage. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading love wins. To the benefit of every lgbtq reader and history buff who will enjoy this book, we. The lovers and lawyers who fought the landmark case for marriage equality by debbie cenziper and jim obergefell. Jim obergefell, lgbtq equality advocate and coauthor of love wins william morrow joins human rights campaign senior regional field direc. Jim obergefell will talk about book love wins at indy reads books on july 14 jim obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark gay marriage supreme court. Through insider accounts and access to key players, love wins reveals the. Love wins jim obergefell mrh 1805 extra 3 jump directly to the extras the silence, the typical silence of that courtroom was broken by gasps and tears and sobs. This is an excerpt from the book, love wins the lovers and lawyers who fought the landmark case for marriage equality, by debbie cenziper and jim obergefell. No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family. The book love wins, cowritten by journalilst debbie cenziper, tells the story of the marriage equality case against the backdrop of jim and johns relationship, and the relationships of others who also joined the case.
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