Two kids named Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up fatherless in similar Baltimore neighborhoods and had difficult childhoods; both hung out on street corners with their crews; both ran into trouble with the police. How; then; did one grow up to be a Rhodes Scholar; decorated veteran; White House Fellow; and business leader; while the other ended up a convicted murderer serving a life sentence? Wes Moore; the author of this fascinating book; sets out to answer this profound question. In alternating narratives that take readers from heart-wrenching losses to moments of surprising redemption; The Other Wes Moore tells the story of a generation of boys trying to find their way in a hostile world."The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It was interesting seeing history tied together through the view ...By Kindle CustomerIt was interesting seeing history tied together through the view point of the various authors in their respective time periods.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Barbara MurrayEssential reading for historians and African American genealogists.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. review of Autobiography of a PeopleBy Donna RozonQuite good and an interesting look back at a brave and persevering people. After all that African Americans have been through; say nothing about how strong they remained during the worst treatment imaginable; how could anyone harbor any belief that they are not the equal of any man or woman on this earth. This book showed their strength in their own words.
