86 pages • 2 hours read
432
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Bronx, New York • 1960s
2013
Adult
18+ years
My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor is a memoir that details her journey from a challenging childhood in the Bronx, NY to becoming an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Overcoming obstacles such as her father's death, living with diabetes, and an impoverished environment, Sotomayor emphasizes the importance of education and community engagement in achieving her goals. Topics include family addiction and parental loss.
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Informative
Contemplative
Emotional
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Sonia Sotomayor's memoir, My Beloved World, receives praise for its inspirational narrative and candid recounting of her life's challenges and achievements. Reviewers appreciate her accessible writing style and emotional depth. However, some critiques note a lack of focus on her judicial career. Overall, it’s a heartfelt, motivational read.
Readers who relish inspirational memoirs delving into personal adversity and triumph will enjoy My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. Fans of Becoming by Michelle Obama and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls will find Sotomayor's candid reflections on her journey to the Supreme Court particularly engaging.
38,357 ratings
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432
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Bronx, New York • 1960s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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