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Discovering Wes Moore (Bound for Schools & Libraries)
Discovering Wes Moore (Bound for Schools & Libraries) | Wes Moore
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Through the telling of events from his own life, Wes Moore (author of the bestselling adult title "The Other Wes Moore)" explores the issues that separate success and failure. He also counterpoints his story with another man, someone who shared the same name, was almost the same age, grew up fatherless in a similar Baltimore neighborhood, but is serving a life sentence for murder. Compelled to write to the other Wes, the author was surprised to receive a reply. And so began a friendship, as letters turned into visits and the two men got to know one another. This compelling story about the challenges of growing up and the responsibility for the choices we make, is sure to inspire. Includes an 8-page photo insert.
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Booksnob
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Spending my weekend with Wes.

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kello
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I thought this book would be a bit too cliche or cheesy for my taste, but I am glad to be wrong. In this nonfiction YA adaptation of the "The Other Wes Moore" we get a realistic & inspirational page-turner. Wes turns his life around after growing up in tough circumstances. All of my 8th grade students (boys) who read it LOVED it, and these are not kids who typically devour books. Win! #teachersoflitsy #wesmoore #memoir

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Rich63
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Incredibly enlightening. We are destined by the choices we make and by those around us. A great read for young boys. Especially inner-city youth.