86 pages • 2 hours read
Sonia SotomayorMy Beloved World
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor is a memoir that details her journey from a challenging childhood in the Bronx, NY to becoming an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Overcoming obstacles such as her father's death, living with diabetes, and an impoverished environment, Sotomayor emphasizes the importance of education and community engagement in achieving her goals. Topics include family addiction and parental loss.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sonia Sotomayor's memoir, My Beloved World, receives praise for its inspirational narrative and candid recounting of her life's challenges and achievements. Reviewers appreciate her accessible writing style and emotional depth. However, some critiques note a lack of focus on her judicial career. Overall, it’s a heartfelt, motivational read.
Who Should Read My Beloved World?
Readers who relish inspirational memoirs delving into personal adversity and triumph will enjoy My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. Fans of Becoming by Michelle Obama and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls will find Sotomayor's candid reflections on her journey to the Supreme Court particularly engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Gender / Feminism
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)