The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor, Sonia Sotomayor
The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor, Sonia Sotomayor
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The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor

Author: Sonia Sotomayor

Narrator: Jaina Lee Ortiz, Sonia Sotomayor

Unabridged: 9 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/04/2018


Synopsis

In this adaptation for middle graders based on her bestselling adult memoir, My Beloved World, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor's extraordinary life inspires. Her achievement serves as a true testament to the fact that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true. 

Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, was a young girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? To become a lawyer and a judge.
     As Justice Sotomayor explains, "When I was a child my family was poor and we knew no lawyers or judges and none lived in our neighborhood. I knew nothing about the Supreme Court and how much its work in reinterpreting the Constitution and the laws of the United States affected peoples' lives. You cannot dream of becoming something you don't even know about. That has been the most important lesson of my life. You have to learn to dream big dreams."
     Sonia did not let the hardships of her background--which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money--stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and the unwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her ever forward.

About The Author

SONIA SOTOMAYOR graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University in 1976 and from Yale Law School in 1979. She worked as an assistant district attorney in New York and then at the law firm of Pavia & Harcourt. She served as a judge of the US District Court, Southern District of New York, from 1992 to 1998, and from 1998 to 2009 served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In May 2009, President Barack Obama nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; she assumed this role on August 8, 2009.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nancy on November 21, 2018

As a children’s librarian, I was curious to read this version of Sotomayor’s memoir right after reading the adult version. This was almost identical to the original, just edited by eliminating material students might not easily understand. Since I’m not a lawyer, I preferred this version myself! She......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on September 13, 2020

This book has a many great descriptive words. Perfect for young advanced readers who would like some good history. Start reading it and you will wish to never stop. In Sonia Sotomayor you will discover her challenging life and how she got from the Bronx to the Supreme Court. This book shows that you......more

Goodreads review by Christine on August 19, 2018

Current Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, shares the story of her life with young readers. She initially wrote her autobiography (called MY BELOVED WORLD) for adults, but after kids kept asking her questions, she decided to rewrite parts of the book for young readers. The result is an informat......more

Goodreads review by Dan on July 12, 2019

If there is one thing that is clear in reading "My Beloved World" by Sonia Sotomayor it's that this justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is very familiar with individuals who face extreme socio-economic challenges growing up in America. I was astounded how this young woman was able to overcome so many......more

Goodreads review by Shelli on April 15, 2019

While I greatly enjoyed learning about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayer, this book was entirely too long for its target audience: middle-high school age students. My daughter loves reading but felt that the material went far too in-depth at times to give the kind of overview that most students......more


Quotes

"A lively autobiography of the third woman and the first Latina on the U.S. Supreme Court." —Booklist, starred review

"The account of this exceptional trajectory, told with a storyteller's talent, is filled with a candor and honesty that make her story eminently accessible to young readers. " —Kirkus Review, starred review

"Adapted from Sotomayor's memoir, My Beloved World. Her reflections on her childhood are perceptive and poignant. She writes about her life in an immigrant family . . . and as a Puerto Rican American straddling two cultures. . . . a work infused with warmth and encouragement." --School Library Journal

International Latino Book Award for Best Youth Chapter Nonfiction Book


Awards

  • Latino Book Award
  • YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction