The daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants, Sonia Sotomayor lived a difficult childhood that included two troubled parents and learning to cope with a serious illness. Her talent for debate and love of hard work propelled her through top universities while her successful career as a lawyer and judge prepared her to become the first Hispanic to serve on the United States Supreme Court. This book in the Notable Hispanic Americans series, Sonia Sotomayor tells the dramatic story of a Latina icon who powered through intense criticism and personal setbacks to pursue justice, help others, and make history.