Then Comes Marriage

In "Then Comes Marriage," attorney Roberta Kaplan recounts her pivotal role in overcoming the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) through the case of Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer, whose love endured for 44 years. After their marriage in Canada went unrecognized by the U.S. government, Windsor faced significant estate tax issues following Spyer's death. Kaplan shares her strategic approach in the courts, the preparation for the Supreme Court, and insights into the personal journey of both her and the couple involved. This audiobook offers a detailed chronicle of a landmark moment in the fight for gay rights in America.