The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor

New York: Delacorte Press, 2018. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 5x1x8. Signed by author. First edition. Signed by author on title page with inscription, "Roisin dream big!" Edges lightly bumped. 2018 Hard Cover. 343 pp. Sonia Sotomayor was just a girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream' To become a lawyer and a judge even though she’d never met one of either and none lived in her neighborhood. 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. Eventually, all of Sonia’s hard work led to her appointment as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 2009, a role that she has held ever since. Learn about Justice Sotomayor’s rise and her amazing work, as well as about the Supreme Court, in this fascinating memoir that shows that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true.