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debojoy's review against another edition
5.0
Bravo!! Bravo!! Bravo!! What an inspiring read from a truly inspirational woman. She is so deserving of where she is today and that makes me very happy. Bravo Sonia!!
laura_de_leon's review against another edition
5.0
This was an inspiring book, with an interesting look at the life of an amazing woman with incredible accomplishments, even with significant obstacles.
boomergran's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book! Justice Sotomayor is an amazing woman who overcame incredible odds during a time in this country when it was harder than it is even now.
She chronicles her childhood living in the projects in S. Bronx, her troubled home with an alcoholic father and a mother who never learned how to show love; her struggles with Type I diabetes; having to learn - even after she was accepted - what it mean to go to Princeton, what it meant to be Phi Beta Kappa, what it meant to graduate summa cum laude!
This is an inspirational book without being preachy. I wish I could have a drink with her.
She chronicles her childhood living in the projects in S. Bronx, her troubled home with an alcoholic father and a mother who never learned how to show love; her struggles with Type I diabetes; having to learn - even after she was accepted - what it mean to go to Princeton, what it meant to be Phi Beta Kappa, what it meant to graduate summa cum laude!
This is an inspirational book without being preachy. I wish I could have a drink with her.
adrith's review against another edition
5.0
The breadth of experiences Justice Sotomayor shares in this memoir is awe-inspiring. Some of them in particular spoke to situations in my own life and made me doubly glad I picked this book when I did.
And Rita Moreno's work on the audiobook is simply lovely.
And Rita Moreno's work on the audiobook is simply lovely.
hffrkmp's review against another edition
4.0
A must-read for anyone who thinks there's no one like them in the judiciary. They're there.
michele_mcgowen's review against another edition
3.0
I liked a lot of things about this book. Sonia talks about how important mentors were/are to her, and how important it is to seek them out yourself, and to not be afraid of asking questions. The book was accessible and I think many people will be able to relate to it, or part of it. I would have like to read more about her experiences on campus and at work that dealt directly with racism. Being a T1D myself, I hoped she would talk more about her Type 1 diabetes and how it impacted her; she did briefly for a few paragraphs near the end of the book, but I wanted more about that, especially since she grew up at time when managing T1D was more difficult and had more stigma and stereotypes.
chewedgum's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. I normally just listen to audio books on my commute. I found myself listening to this while I did chores, when I ran errands, and just because. Rita Moreno was an outstanding narrator.
I found myself so utterly drawn in by Sonia Sotomayor's story, her writing style, and her drive. Her compassion is truly inspiring. I knew next to nothing about her life, her career, and her moral/political leanings. I appreciate her ability to empathize and see both sides of an argument.
I found myself so utterly drawn in by Sonia Sotomayor's story, her writing style, and her drive. Her compassion is truly inspiring. I knew next to nothing about her life, her career, and her moral/political leanings. I appreciate her ability to empathize and see both sides of an argument.
kimabill's review against another edition
2.0
I read this to fulfill my "political memoir" book on the reading challenge. I am glad that I read it, and it was interesting to read about Sotomayor's childhood and the diversity of her experiences. I kept wanting her to talk about her opinions/feelings on things in a more firm sort of way, and I never felt like she totally committed to one side or the other on certain issues - but I guess that is exactly what a judge is supposed to do - be impartial. I don't know how much of this book I will really remember - it will be interesting to see if she writes another book after she has been on the Supreme Court for a while longer.