Inspiring, lovely book. I am giving gifts of the book to a number of very bright, mostly African American who when I suggest applying to IVY schools and Stanford never heard of those schools but who deserve to go to them. (My wife & I are Cornell graduates) Thank you Sonia for being you and sharing your story with our book club and so many others.

Wow! What a beautifully written and inspiring book. I could not put it down!

This well-written book was inspiring and satisfying from beginning to end. I was awed at the degree to which someone in such a role in our society would lay themselves bare, and honored by the opportunity to be witness to such truth. She clearly achieved her stated goals for the book, while remaining true to her own personality. I feel as though I have come to know her deeply, as one would a friend known over a long time, so unstintingly has she revealed herself and her history.

Reading this book took me back to my own life growing up in the South Bronx in the early '50's. I could not put the book down. The more I read, the more memories of my own family was awakened. The book is easy to read as well as entertaining and educational. How fortunate for Sonia to have a mother who instilled education in her children. A great example for young parents. A must read for all ages.

A beautiful and very personal memoir of a remarkable woman who has lived a complex life that many of us can only fantasize about being brave, hard-working and intelligent enough to undertake. Most moving of all is her portrait of her mother- told with compassion and love.toemerge as the parent Justce Sotomayor

just a girl from the Bronx…who knew?

A moving and heartfelt story of Sonia Sotomayor’s improbable rise from the Bronx projects to judge on the US District Court in New York (and eventually the US Supreme Court), and her triumph over much adversity.

I read the hardcover book and I must say this is one of the best books I have read in my life. This book inspires me and Sonia is very humble and very grateful.

This is a fabulous book that has brought me to tears, especially concerning her cousin, Nelson. Anyone who has experienced abandonment or familial substance abuse will relate with her story. I feel deep gratitude to her for showing how hard work and introspection can be the basis of a meaningful life and provide such inspiration to people from all walks of life. Martha Germain

Sonia, I barely got out of high school and wanted to be a lawyer. I was a finalist it moot court written and moot court oral. When I took my exams I flunked out. Flunking out of law school was the best thing that ever happened to me. I became very successful in business and really enjoyed your book. What a great book. My life and values are very close to yours and kept thinking that you wrote a book that was like my life, family, friends,values, and the " heart of a lion.. and the eye of the tiger." Had to work seven days a week to pay for my education because my 15 year old sister died when I was 17 and we had no more money. I love all my lawyers but am glad I flunked out because I wouldn't have been good at being a lawyer. Thank you for being you and overcoming all your obstacles. You are an inspiration to all of us. Me being a 5'4" hall of fame football playing nose guard and a Jewish kid who never knew he was small or poor until I was told by my father in law. Warm regards, Richard Salinsky