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I read this book when it first came out, and I re-read it for the senior book club discussion group I lead at the library. I forgot how truly exceptional it is!
Having recently read Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming, I was struck by the similarities in their backgrounds. Both women came from lower-class urban backgrounds. Both grew up in communities that do not typically launch Ivy League scholars who go on to have impressive careers at the highest levels of society. And both women credit the ste ...more
Having recently read Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming, I was struck by the similarities in their backgrounds. Both women came from lower-class urban backgrounds. Both grew up in communities that do not typically launch Ivy League scholars who go on to have impressive careers at the highest levels of society. And both women credit the ste ...more
I have admired and respected Justice Sotomayor as a public figure and trailblazer. Her memoir is a very good piece of writing that humanizes her and tells interesting stories of how she came to be who she is, and indeed who she always has been. There are some imperfections of repetition and a bit of overly-detailed parts, but it is a well put-together story of her journey to judgehood.
Much to admire, and very relatable. I loved hearing about her career progression, as well as the more personal aspects, like her relationship with her mother and her management of diabetes.
The audiobook narration was fantastic, almost like sitting with a friend for a cup of coffee.
The audiobook narration was fantastic, almost like sitting with a friend for a cup of coffee.
I LOVED this book. Excellent and honest story telling. As a woman and as a minority there was so much I could relate to you. She is the embodiment of the American Dream.
