Sotomayor Reflection

From the first sentence of the book, I was completely hooked. Sotomayor’s description of her insulin injection struck a chord in me– her story was a familiar one, and from her description of her diagnosis with type I diabetes, I was able to connect the book to my own life. Someone very close to me is a type I diabetic, and although I myself do not suffer from the disease, it still profoundly affects my life. Every day, I see how others manage diabetes, through insulin pumps, and constant blood glucose monitoring. So, when Sotomayor detailed the moment she received the list of careers she could never have due to her diabetes, my heart broke for her. I know that as a child, I would have been devastated to hear all the things that I would never be able to achieve; all the dreams I could never accomplish. I believe that with every disease, disability, or disadvantage, it is not …show more content…
From racial bias to socioeconomic inequality, Sotomayor faced countless challenges, yet powered through everything that stood in her way.
Before reading My Beloved World, I must admit that I was opposed to affirmative action. I saw it as a way to let unqualified people into schools that they otherwise would not have a chance of getting into. I saw it as unfair and unequal. But, My Beloved World completely changed my view.
Coming from an affluent town surrounded by educated, wealthy individuals, I never quite understood how much work it takes for someone who grew up without all opportunities that I have readily available. When I read Sotomayor’s story, I was blown away by the hard work that she and her family put into her education. Sotomayor had to work many times harder than I did to attend college. Because of the lack of experience of those around her, Sotomayor navigated the tricky world of college admissions on her own, not to mention all the dedication and countless hours she put into studying, as well as making money for