My Beloved World in Our Shared Shelf

Sep 27, 2020 Sarah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: memoir, audiobooks, latinx, american-nonfiction, nyc, nonfiction, feminism, caribbean, puerto-rico

I think it's 3.5 stars for me. It was auspicious that I'd just started this book when Ruth Bader Ginsburg died; the Supreme Court was on my mind so much this week. Rita Moreno reads the audio, so it's expertly, compellingly-narrated, and that is one of the best parts of the audiobook. Because Sotomayor is a currently-sitting justice, she stops the book at the point at which she becomes a federal circuit court judge, so some of the most interesting parts (I assume) of her legal career are exclude ...more

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Nov 23, 2016 Alejandra rated it it was amazing

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.

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Aug 09, 2013 Lena Juncaj rated it really liked it

I found myself sharing similar experiences being a first born generation to immigrant parents. That balance of two worlds makes things difficult. I found myself chuckling when she explained how others helped her with basic things like how to study. I absolutely could relate.

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Apr 09, 2013 Liza rated it really liked it

Shelves: audio

What an amazing woman. I loved learning about her, her path, and her choices; she's quite inspiring and I'm thrilled to have someone of her intelligence and temperament serving on the Supreme Court. ...more

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Mar 24, 2013 Meghna rated it it was amazing

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.

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