Discovering Wes Moore
Discovering Wes Moore by Wes Moore, published by Random House Children’s Books on September 10, 2013, is a poignant exploration of two boys from Baltimore who share the same name but lead drastically different lives. One Wes Moore is serving a life sentence for murder, while the other has become a Rhodes Scholar, an army veteran, and an author. This edition, aimed at young adults, presents a narrative that delves into the circumstances that shape their divergent paths, emphasizing the impact of choices and the influence of environment.
In this book, readers will find a moving account that intertwines the lives of these two individuals, highlighting themes of adversity, poverty, and the potential for change. The author recounts how a simple letter sparked a friendship that would lead to deeper reflections on success and failure. Discovering Wes Moore serves as a cautionary tale, encouraging young readers to contemplate their own decisions and the support systems around them. This edition includes an 8-page photo insert, enhancing the personal connection to the stories shared within its 176 pages.
Official synopsis Publisher
From the governor-elect of Maryland comes a story of two fatherless boys from Baltimore, both named Wes Moore. One is in prison, serving a life sentence for murder. The other is a Rhodes Scholar, an army veteran, and an author whose book is being turned into a movie produced by Oprah Winfrey.
The story of “the other Wes Moore” is one that the author couldn’t get out of his mind, not since he learned that another boy with his name—just two years his senior—grew up in the same Baltimore neighborhood. He wrote that boy—now a man—a letter, not expecting to receive a reply. But a reply came, and a friendship grew, as letters turned into visits and the two men got to know each other. Eventually, that friendship became the inspiration for Discovering Wes Moore, a moving and cautionary tale examining the factors that contribute to success and failure—and the choices that make all the difference.
Two men. One overcame adversity. The other suffered the indignities of poverty. Their stories are chronicled in Discovering Wes Moore, a book for young people based on Wes Moore’s bestselling adult memoir, The Other Wes Moore.
Includes an 8-page photo insert.
Praise for Discovering Wes Moore
“Moore wisely opens the door for teens to contemplate their own answers and beliefs, while laying out his own experiences honestly and openly.”—Publishers Weekly
“He argues earnestly and convincingly that young people can overcome the obstacles in their lives when they make the right choices and accept the support of caring adults.”—Kirkus Reviews
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