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Book Synopsis: #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A “searching and emotionally intimate memoir” (The New York Times) told with a candor never before undertaken by a sitting Justice. This “powerful defense of empathy” (The Washington Post) is destined to become a classic of self-invention and self-discovery. The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. In this story of human triumph that “hums with hope and exhilaration” (NPR), she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself.
Here is the story of a precarious childhood, with an alcoholic father (who would die when she was nine) and a devoted but overburdened mother, and of the refuge a little girl took from the turmoil at home with her passionately spirited paternal grandmother. But it was when she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes that the precocious Sonia recognized she must ultimately depend on herself. She would learn to give herself the insulin shots she needed to survive and soon imagined a path to a different life.
With only television characters for her professional role models, and little understanding of what was involved, she determined to become a lawyer, a dream that would sustain her on an unlikely course, from valedictorian of her high school class to the highest honors at Princeton, Yale Law School, the New York County District Attorney’s office, private practice, and appointment to the Federal District Court before the age of forty.
Along the way we see how she was shaped by her invaluable mentors, a failed marriage, and the modern version of extended family she has created from cherished friends and their children. Through her still-astonished eyes, America’s infinite possibilities are envisioned anew in this warm and honest book.
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Discover the remarkable story of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, in the #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER, My Beloved World. This emotionally intimate memoir, described by The New York Times as "searching and candid," promises to captivate readers with its powerful portrayal of self-invention and self-discovery. As you delve into Sotomayor's journey from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, you will be inspired by her extraordinary determination and unwavering belief in herself.
Experience the resounding impact of Sonia Sotomayor's life in this critically acclaimed memoir that "hums with hope and exhilaration" (NPR). Delve into her precarious childhood, filled with the challenges of an alcoholic father and an overburdened mother, and find solace in the refuge she found in her spirited paternal grandmother. Witness her tenacity when she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and had to learn to rely on herself, administering insulin shots to survive. You'll be moved by her resilience and determination.
Embark on a transformative journey as Sonia Sotomayor conquers obstacles and emerges as a pivotal figure in American history. With only television characters as her professional role models, she paved her own path to success, defying the odds and inspiring a generation. From achieving the highest honors at Princeton and Yale Law School to making her mark as a prosecutor and later being appointed to the Federal District Court, Sotomayor's story is an inspiration to all who dream big.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant pages of My Beloved World and witness the profound impact of mentors, relationships, and personal growth. From her invaluable mentors to her modern version of extended family, Sotomayor's journey is a testament to the power of human connection and the unwavering pursuit of one's dreams.
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