The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates Audiobook

" Great book but it was a little difficult for our students to follow. But it provides a great discussion! "

" This is the book selection for next year's First Year/Freshman experience class. So far, I'm happy with the choice of book. "

" Great memoir/bio. Nice complement to The Wire. "

" I got to hear the author speak at a health symposium recently, discussing the social determinants of health. In his book, he tells both his own story of growing up in both inner city Baltimore and the rough side of the Bronx; and of another young man with the same name, from the same neighborhood whose life turned out wholly different. It was a very good read, engaging and compelling. But he was an even better speaker. "

" Fascinating story. provided much food for thought about how we all have the power to influence lives for good and bad. It is a tragic story and should be required reading for every politician, leader, teacher, and social worker. "

" I think it was a good book but I was dissapointed in the other Wes Moore's choice to start selling drugs again and getting arrested risking the safety of his family. He had kids to support and he went back to the street life knowing the consequences of getting caught. I wanted the other Wes Moore to turn his life around from a rough childhood into someone successfull as The Wes Moore who was able to meet the Mayor of Baltimore ! "

" Over and over the author Wes shows how others helped and influenced him in positive ways...and how the other Wes had only limited expectations from those around him. Interesting. "

" I had really high expectations and came away more than a little disappointed. "

" Was hoping for more insight, reflection, something. In the end, the only difference between the two Wes Moore's was access to education, and money. These aren't shocking revelations. Just the same sad American story told in a mediocre way. The hook of two Wes Moore's isn't enough to overcome that. "

" I liked this book. I read a paperback. It was interesting as it spoke directly to what it takes to make it out of the hood. (including luck) "

" I found both stories interesting - the "other Wes Moore" is currently living his tragic ending while the author is "happily ever after." It didn't seem like that much of a mystery why the author succeeded in life, but I still found it fascinating. "

" The book was terrifically well written and gripping at times. Very educational and quite the conversation piece. I would recommend it to anyone contemplating inner-city kids lives and how some outcomes happen. "

" this book was amazing, a great view into what it is like to grow up in poverty and exposed to drug culture....and how with luck and resources one could get out...inspring but shows how difficult it is to make opportunities for these children to really make a difference and change the culture "

" It was a very interesting and engaging look comparing to boys from similar backgrounds and the choices they made that helped to determine their fates. I liked it, but have yet to discuss it with anyone. It is certainly a book that lends to discussion. "

" Such an interesting story, but I wasn't impressed by the author's writing style, and never felt a connection to any of the subjects in the book. I think it was just too short and didn't give enough detail to really tell the story at a compelling level, at least for me. "

" I reviewed The Other Wes Moore here. "

" I thought the book was well organized, included a great message, and kept me interested throughout the whole novel! "

" I keep thinking back on this compelling real-life story (two stories, really) and its lessons/societal implications, including what it says about family, parenting, education and my hometown of Baltimore. "

" This book had an interesting premise and was well-written, and I guess I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't enough about the other Wes Moore to really make a determination about where their lives changed paths. "

" I thought this book was well written, and the parallel lifes of these two is fascinating. These are tough streets. I do not know if the premise is true, that one life could have become the other, though. The author Wes seems unusually talented to me. "

" Good read - the question still remains: Nature vs. nurture? "

" A very interesting contrast of two lives- similar but so different. I found it an easy read but very thought provoking about what makes the difference in a person's life. "

" I really liked how that both Weses made simaliar mistakes and tried to fix their lives. In one Wes's case the situation was fixed by school and the other wasn't fixed. Both Weses collaborated to write this book and every chapter starts with a piece of their conversations, which I really liked. "

" Nature vs. nurture at its finest! 2 different stories about 2 very different men with the same name and same neighborhood (nearly). "

" This book was definitely worth the read. I enjoyed the storyline. And even while he was portraying the lives of two different people, I never got lost. If you haven't read this, definitely try it. You won't be disappointing. "

" kind of anti climactic but interesting commentary on the America's black inner city youth "

" Really liked this book. Thought provoking story about 2 guys that end up in very different places, that started in very similar places. I think all teenage boys should have to read this book. "

" Really interesting and very eye-opening. Ending a bit abruptly. I would've like to have learned more about the author's life today. But a powerful read. "

" I like this book but I don't feel that their lives were all that similar. True they both grew up without their father but one had a very strong support system while the other did not. "

" A okay book as a sociological study. I thought I would like it moore (no pun intended). "

" This guy is totally running for President some day. I may vote for him. "

" This book had an interesting premise and was well-written, and I guess I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't enough about the other Wes Moore to really make a determination about where their lives changed paths. "

" Another one that makes you think. "