U.S. Justice Sotomayor learned early on that self-reliance was a core part of her constitution¡Vand would be critical to her success. From poverty in the Bronx to the highest court in the land, Sotomayor¡¦s story is insightful and engaging. The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court chronicles the obstacles she faced and her determination to overcome them. My Beloved World is a journey of self-discovery¡VSotomayor has defended the American way of life¡Vand penned the American dream.