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plantybooklover's review against another edition
3.75
This book chronicles the life of both Wes Moores, and it was fascinating and interesting, but I think in the end where it fell flat for me was that they never identified what made the difference for the two men, although it was clearly obvious that the difference was literally one Wes ended up with access to money - which bought him an education at a school that was entirely focused on his success, possibly some ambition, but mostly it seemed, money.
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Violence, Pregnancy, and War
auds_wright's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Drug use and Violence
Moderate: Pregnancy
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
5.0
"The Other Wes Moore" is a nonfiction book that follows two young men, both named Wes Moore. Despite being born at similar times, both in Baltimore, MD, and both growing up without a father figure, both Wes Moores took very different paths in life. One Wes grew up to be very successful and educated, while the other went to prison for armed robbery. What made their lives turn out so differently when their beginnings were so similar?
I think this idea is fascinating because either story could have easily become the other Wes Moore's. They both faced challenges growing up and they both had run-ins with the police. They also both grew up in rough neighborhoods.
When the other heard about the other Wes Moore in the news he was curious to look into the man who shared his name. He quickly uncovered that their stories were super similar, which inspired him to talk to this Wes and write this story. The book does a great job at exploring both of their upbringings, while not trying to sway the reader to believe one thing or another. The book does a fair job of showing the best and worst of each Wes Moore so that one is not "better" than the other. There are additionally pictures of the boys growing up in the book, which helps to paint a better picture of their childhoods.
I definitely highly recommend this book!
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Pregnancy
peachani's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
dbuoih's review against another edition
3.25
I wish there were more interjections of the Wes Moore in prison. But his existing quotes were poignant, especially about performing expectations without knowing if they’re yours or not.
I was hesitant to read what I deemed as “black trauma” but it only skimmed the surface of that. It’s not gratuitous.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy