The Other Wes Moore

Moore, Wes.  The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates.  2010.  Spiegel & Grau Trade Paperbacks: New York, NY.


Wes Moore grew up in Baltimore.  So did the other Wes Moore.  In a unique twist of fate, both young men grew up only minutes away from each other.  Both men had very similar beginnings to their story.  A father who wasn't present.  A life running on the rough streets.  Mothers that moved to attempt to get their kids away from the bad influences around them.

But somewhere, the stories diverged.  One Wes Moore ended up in the military, went to Johns Hopkins, and became a Rhodes Scholar.  The other Wes Moore ended up in jail with a life sentence for taking part in a jewelry store robbery that ended with the death of an off duty police officer.

In the course of this book, Wes Moore examines where their paths were the same, and how they diverged.  He explores the choices that each young man made, and how those choices impacted the course of their lives.  He looks at the motivating factors behind each decision, and how those factors impacted their lives.

If you've ever wondered how your choices impact your future, this is a must read.  If you have wondered what motivates young people from the poorer parts of the city to make the choices that they do, this book is a must read.

This inspiring story will motivate you to take a closer look at your world.

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