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This is the first in a series of reports by tnr legal affairs editor jeffrey rosen about the strengths and weaknesses of the leading candidates on barack obamas supreme court shortlist. But justice sonia sotomayors new memoir, my beloved world, which tops the times bestseller list for hardcover nonfiction books for february 3 rd, represents a break from that trend. Sep 01, 2018 supreme court associate justice sonia sotomayor talks about her childrens book, turning pages. In this adaptation for middle graders based on her bestselling adult memoir, my beloved world, associate justice of the supreme court sonia sotomayor s extraordinary life inspires. Just ask be different, be brave, be you by sonia sotomayor. Yesterday, sotomayor released her highly anticipated memoir, my beloved world, and we at mc are more than a little excited to add it to our lengthy reading list.
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