I Am These Truths

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The Emmy Award winner, co-host of The View, and ABC News senior legal correspondent shares her journey from a South Bronx housing project to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and journalist in this powerful memoir that explores identity, intolerance, and injustice. Growing up in tenements and public housing, Sunny Hostin has a deep understanding of poverty. As a mother of a black son, she is acutely aware of the devastating impact of police violence on black boys and men. Her biracial identity provides her with a unique perspective on the complexities of race. This memoir intertwines her personal experiences with her work on significant cases and stories as a journalist and prosecutor. Raised by teenage parents, Sunny overcame childhood violence through hard work and a college scholarship that led her to law school and a role as an assistant U.S. attorney in Washington D.C. Transitioning to journalism, she was the first national reporter to cover Trayvon Martin’s death, which was initially dismissed as a local issue. Now, at the forefront of news and entertainment, Sunny advocates for social justice and amplifies the voices of marginalized Americans. Her inspiring story encourages those on the brink of giving up their dreams and challenges us to reevaluate our biases and judgments based on gender, ethnicity, or economic status. Her life exemplifies the potential achievements available to all when given support and opportunit