63 pages • 2 hours read
Wes MooreThe Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore chronicles the lives of two young Black men who share the same name and had a similar start in Baltimore, Maryland. Both grew up without their fathers, faced financial difficulties, and struggled in school. The author became a Rhodes Scholar and a best-selling author, while the other Wes Moore turned to drug dealing and was eventually imprisoned for life.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews of Wes Moore's The Other Wes Moore commend its compelling exploration of destiny shaped by choices and environment. Praised for its narrative style and social insight, it sometimes faces criticism for a perceived lack of depth in addressing systemic issues. Nevertheless, it is widely regarded as a thought-provoking and impactful read.
Who Should Read The Other Wes Moore?
A reader who would enjoy The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore is likely interested in compelling true stories that explore themes of fate, identity, and social justice. This reader appreciates works like Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates and The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. They seek to understand complex societal issues through personal narratives.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
990LBook Details
Race / Racism
Sociology
Values/Ideas: Fate