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The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. Now, with a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself.

Sonia y sus amigos siembran un jardín, y cada uno contribuye a su manera. Rafael tiene asma y a veces debe mantener la calma para poder respirar mejor, lo que le permite pintar bellas rocas para el jardín. Anthony utiliza una silla de ruedas para moverse rápidamente y dirigir al grupo. Anh tartamudea al hablar y prefiere escuchar. Por eso sabe cómo sembrar cada flor. Todos los amigos son diferentes, pero todos tienen algo en común: ¡les gusta hacer preguntas y saber más acerca de sus compañeros!

In Breaking In, veteran journalist Joan Biskupic tells the story of how two forces providentially merged - the large ambitions of a talented Puerto Rican girl raised in the projects in the Bronx and the increasing political presence of Hispanics, from California to Texas, from Florida to the Northeast - resulting in a historical appointment. And this is not just a tale about breaking barriers as a Puerto Rican. It's about breaking barriers as a justice.

In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges - and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages listeners to do the same.

Indiscutiblemente esas decisiones, buenas o malas, te hacen ser la persona que eres. Sin embargo, si pudieras volver a tomarlas, te garantizo que muchas de ellas no serían las mismas. En la Antigüedad el Estratega era considerado el Comandante Supremo de las Fuerzas Armadas. Era quien tenía la habilidad de comandar, es decir, dirigir y determinar la mejor forma de avanzar, sin importar quien fuera el enemigo ni las condiciones que tuviera enfrente.

On Tuesday, July 14, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee continued hearings on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, was a young girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? To become a lawyer and a judge. Sonia did not let the hardships of her background - which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money - stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination propelled her ever forward.

On Monday, July 13, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The first day included a preliminary panel featuring Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand.

Every night when Sonia goes to bed, Mami asks her the same question: How did you help today? And since Sonia wants to help her community, just like her Mami does, she always makes sure she has a good answer to Mami's question.

Sonia Sotomayor es la primera mujer de origen hispano que se convierte en la III juez de la Corte Suprema. Su origen Puertorriqueño y su gran capacidad para los estudios, en universidades como Yale, la catapultaron a tan importante puesto. En este libro, los editores de El diario la prensa y La opinión ofrecen una de las mas importantes coberturas de este acontecimiento histórico.

El pueblo de Peñafría pasa por una época de gran trasiego en la que tanto oriundos como adoptados vivirán las más variopintas aventuras: María y Cándido intentarán sacarse el carnet de conducir; Arsacio y Ovejas se apuntarán a clases de cocina; Amaya y Juanjo harán amistad con un jeque árabe; Nacho tendrá a Arsacio como padrastro durante un día.

Todas las noches, cuando Sonia se va a dormir, Mami le hace la misma pregunta: ¿Qué hicistepara ayudar hoy? Y como al igual que su mami, Sonia quiere ayudar a su comunidad, siempre se asegura de tener una buena respuesta a la pregunta de Mami. En una historia inspirada en los deseos de su propia familia por ayudar a los demás, Sonia Sotomayor, jueza de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos, invita a los jóvenes a visitar un barrio en el que niños y adultos, activistas y conductores de bus, amigos y extraños se ayudan para construir un mundo mejor paraellos mismos y su comunidad.

On Wednesday, July 15, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee continued hearings on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Expresiva, enérgica y divertida, Sonia Sotomayor ha logrado convertir cada lucha de su vida en un triunfo. Nacida en el Bronx de padres inmigrantes de Puerto Rico, Sonia descubrió a los nueve años que tenía diabetes, una enfermedad grave ahora, pero aún más peligrosa hace cincuenta años. ¿Cómo afrontó la joven Sonia la devastadora noticia? Aprendió a administrarse sus inyecciones diarias de insulina y se empeñó en aprovechar al máximo su vida. Fue la popular serie de televisión de los años sesenta Perry Mason la que hizo que Sonia quisiera convertirse en abogada. 

On Thursday, July 16, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee continued hearings on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume features Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. 

Do you constantly feel chased for something? Do you feel frustrated or sad because you are not “good enough”? Have you experienced night terrors or panic attacks? Then, it’s time to consider revising and take control of your anxiety issues before it’s too late. With the help of this book, you will recognize the first signs of anxiety as well as when the anxiety partners with other mental distortions or disorders like stress or depression.

Carolina Sotomayor is a Fertility Reiki Womb Healer serving women who are trying to conceive. She is the founder of Make A Baby Membership, a monthly membership providing monthly live Reiki healing Zoom calls, Reiki guided meditations, pre-recorded healing modules and masterclasses. Carolina has personally coached and helped women all over the world with over 95 Reiki babies into the world. She is attuned to four different lineages of Reiki and is a proven medium connecting mom to their spirit babies. After conceiving her own son with Reiki, Carolina has been on a mission to help women ...

onia Sotomayor: Bronx Icon & Supreme Court Visionary (b. 1954)Sonia Sotomayor, the Bronx-born trailblazer, rose from public housing to the pinnacle of American law, becoming the first Latina Supreme Court Justice and a champion for empathy and justice.Early Life & Resilience:Born in the South Bronx, 1954, to Puerto Rican parents.Overcame childhood diabetes and a single-parent upbringing to graduate summa cum laude from Princeton and Yale Law.Faced gender discrimination but rose to become a top prosecutor and corporate litigator.Pioneering Jurist:Appointed to the federal bench by Presidents ...

In this episode of Fit Over 40, Coach Clarence interviews Carolina Sotomayor, a Reiki fertility womb healer, discussing her spiritual journey and the impact of grief on her life. Carolina shares her experience with seeking spiritual guidance after her father's passing and how it led her to explore Reiki healing. Tune in to learn more about Carolina's path to becoming a healer and the power of spirituality in overcoming challenges.00:00:02 - Introduction and Guest IntroductionIntroducing the podcast "Fit Over 40" with host Coach Clarence and guest Carolina Sotomayor, a Reiki fertility womb ...