I found Sonia Sotomayor’s book very inspiring for several reasons. Sonia came from a very difficult environment, growing up with an alcoholic father and a mother who was so focused on providing for her family that she did not have a lot of time to dedicate to her children. Sonia also has struggled with incurable disease from early childhood. However, poverty, illness, and family problems did not deter her from pursuing her life’s dream of becoming a judge. I was also struck by her humility and sincerity. She talks about difficult and very personal subjects in a very unassuming and approachable manner. I felt like I could really relate to some of the circumstances of her life. She also tackles and provides her take on such topics as affirmative action, bi-lingual education and status of Puerto Rico. Her book helped me better understand issues surrounding these topics and see the situation through her eyes. I also appreciated the way she described the role her extended family played in her life: particularly her grandmother, as well as aunts and cousins. I do believe Sonia’s story could be a great inspiration for girls everywhere, especially those who come from diverse backgrounds, difficult family and economic situations, as well as those who struggle with a chronic ailment. I read this book for a book club we have at work. I think this book is great for discussions on a whole range of topics. I highly recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars.
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