Reviews
"The Other Wes Mooreis a compellingly written story that gets to the heart of the matter on faith, education, respect, the hard facts of incarceration, and the choices and challenges we all face in our lives. This book will have a powerful impact on young and older people alike it's educational and inspiring, and I hope it will be read by many." -Ben Carson, MD, pioneering neurosurgeon and author ofGifted Hands "Wes Moore has not just written a compelling story, but has created a perfect case study of how and why young black men can go down the wrong path-and how they can be saved. This should be required reading for anyone who is trying to understand what is happening to young men in our inner cities."-Geoffrey Canada, President and CEO of Harlem Children's Zone "When I started to read Wes' manuscript, I could not set it down! This compelling narrative is enlightening, encouraging and empowering. Read these words, absorb their meanings, and create your own plan to act and leave a legacy. Internalize the meaning of this remarkable story and unleash your own power."-Tavis Smiley "Wes Moore writes with the wisdom of a sage and the literary grace of a novelist. A powerful and poignant reminder that we have a moral obligation to remain our brother's keepers. Wes Moore is destined to become one of the most powerful and influential leaders of this century. You need only to readThe Other Wes Mooreto understand why."-William S. Cohen, former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Defense, Praise forThe Other Wes Moore "Moving and inspiring,The Other Wes Mooreis a story for our times." -Alex Kotlowitz, author ofThere Are No Children Here "A tense, compelling story and an inspirational guide for all who care about helping young people." -Juan Williams, author ofEnough "This should be required reading for anyone who is trying to understand what is happening to young men in our inner cities." -Geoffrey Canada, author ofFist Stick Knife Gun "The Other Wes Mooregets to the heart of the matter on faith, education, respect, the hard facts of incarceration, and the choices and challenges we all face. It's educational and inspiring." -Ben Carson, M.D., author ofGifted Hands "Wes Moore is destined to become one of the most powerful and influential leaders of this century. You need only read this book to understand why." -William S. Cohen, former U.S. senator and secretary of defense "This intriguing narrative is enlightening, encouraging, and empowering. Read these words, absorb their meanings, and create your own plan to act and leave a legacy." -Tavis Smiley, from the Afterword , Praise for The Other Wes Moore “Moving and inspiring, The Other Wes Moore is a story for our times.� -Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children Here “A tense, compelling story and an inspirational guide for all who care about helping young people.� -Juan Williams, author of Enough “This should be required reading for anyone who is trying to understand what is happening to young men in our inner cities.� -Geoffrey Canada, author of Fist Stick Knife Gun “The Other Wes Moore gets to the heart of the matter on faith, education, respect, the hard facts of incarceration, and the choices and challenges we all face. It’s educational and inspiring.� -Ben Carson, M.D., author of Gifted Hands “Wes Moore is destined to become one of the most powerful and influential leaders of this century. You need only read this book to understand why.� -William S. Cohen, former U.S. senator and secretary of defense “This intriguing narrative is enlightening, encouraging, and empowering. Read these words, absorb their meanings, and create your own plan to act and leave a legacy.� -Tavis Smiley, from the Afterword From the Hardcover edition., Praise for The Other Wes Moore "Moving and inspiring, The Other Wes Moore is a story for our times." -Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children Here "A tense, compelling story and an inspirational guide for all who care about helping young people." -Juan Williams, author of Enough "This should be required reading for anyone who is trying to understand what is happening to young men in our inner cities." -Geoffrey Canada, author of Fist Stick Knife Gun "The Other Wes Moore gets to the heart of the matter on faith, education, respect, the hard facts of incarceration, and the choices and challenges we all face. It's educational and inspiring." -Ben Carson, M.D., author of Gifted Hands "Wes Moore is destined to become one of the most powerful and influential leaders of this century. You need only read this book to understand why." -William S. Cohen, former U.S. senator and secretary of defense "This intriguing narrative is enlightening, encouraging, and empowering. Read these words, absorb their meanings, and create your own plan to act and leave a legacy." -Tavis Smiley, from the Afterword , Praise for The Other Wes Moore "Moving and inspiring, The Other Wes Moore is a story for our times." --Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children Here "A tense, compelling story and an inspirational guide for all who care about helping young people." --Juan Williams, author of Enough "This should be required reading for anyone who is trying to understand what is happening to young men in our inner cities." --Geoffrey Canada, author of Fist Stick Knife Gun "The Other Wes Moore gets to the heart of the matter on faith, education, respect, the hard facts of incarceration, and the choices and challenges we all face. It's educational and inspiring." --Ben Carson, M.D., author of Gifted Hands "Wes Moore is destined to become one of the most powerful and influential leaders of this century. You need only read this book to understand why." --William S. Cohen, former U.S. senator and secretary of defense "This intriguing narrative is enlightening, encouraging, and empowering. Read these words, absorb their meanings, and create your own plan to act and leave a legacy." --Tavis Smiley, from the Afterword , "Moving and inspiring, The Other Wes Moore is a story for our times." --Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children Here "A tense, compelling story and an inspirational guide for all who care about helping young people." --Juan Williams, author of Enough "This should be required reading for anyone who is trying to understand what is happening to young men in our inner cities." --Geoffrey Canada, author of Fist Stick Knife Gun "The Other Wes Moore gets to the heart of the matter on faith, education, respect, the hard facts of incarceration, and the choices and challenges we all face. It's educational and inspiring." --Ben Carson, M.D., author of Gifted Hands "Wes Moore is destined to become one of the most powerful and influential leaders of this century. You need only read this book to understand why." --William S. Cohen, former U.S. senator and secretary of defense "This intriguing narrative is enlightening, encouraging, and empowering. Read these words, absorb their meanings, and create your own plan to act and leave a legacy." --Tavis Smiley, from the Afterword, Praise for The Other Wes Moore "Moving and inspiring, The Other Wes Moore is a story for our times." --Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children Here "A tense, compelling story and an inspirational guide for all who care about helping young people." --Juan Williams, author of Enough "This should be required reading for anyone who is trying to understand what is happening to young men in our inner cities." --Geoffrey Canada, author of Fist Stick Knife Gun "The Other Wes Moore gets to the heart of the matter on faith, education, respect, the hard facts of incarceration, and the choices and challenges we all face. It's educational and inspiring." --Ben Carson, M.D., author of Gifted Hands "Wes Moore is destined to become one of the most powerful and influential leaders of this century. You need only read this book to understand why." --William S. Cohen, former U.S. senator and secretary of defense "This intriguing narrative is enlightening, encouraging, and empowering. Read these words, absorb their meanings, and create your own plan to act and leave a legacy." --Tavis Smiley, from the Afterword