Sonia Sotomayor has written a fascinating book about her life up until her becoming a judge. She grew up in the "other America" - the Bronx of New York - which was almost it's own 3rd world country. She has been a type 1 diabetic since age 8, has had vast amounts of experiences that most people will never have in a lifetime. Her ability to survive and thrive and become who she is --it's just amazing. Yes, she entered Princeton due to affirmative action, but she really deserved to be there. She had the brilliance, the drive, the grades and the talent;but not the wealth, connections, or male gender. I think that as a judge she will have more insight into cases that come before her than people who are born to priviledge. She is a work-aholoic and will spend hours studying anything that is relevant to a case. I am so glad that she is on the supreme court.
(the cd is read by Rita Moreno - a real treat! The library should buy the cd)
People should read or listen to this book. it is that good.
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