Reflections on the other wes moore the christian century. This study guide refers to the following version of the book. This 29page guide for the other wes moore by wes moore includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 8 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. In alternating narratives that take readers from heartwrenching losses to. Although tony and mary read full character analysis tony is wes s older halfbrother, born to mary when she was only 16. While wes moore author was preparing for oxford and having his story illuminated in the baltimore sun, the other wes moore was arrested for robbery, along with his brother, and was charged with murder. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
In the book, the author refers to himself as i and to the other wes moore as wes. Within the first couple of chapters it was obvious that wes moore is beautifully literate, yet without pretentiousness. Wess life, on the other hand, has already been cut short, as he will spend the rest of it in prison. Connections to todays generation the other wes moore book. Wes moore is the author and tells his story of how successful he became, and the other wes moore is the antagonist in the book, which tells how his life went down the wrong path. Westley wes watende omari moore born october 15, 1978 is an american author, social entrepreneur, television producer, and decorated us army combat veteran. In addition, there are other problems such as an economic situation where it is. Mary wet a rag and started to clean up the scrapes and bruises tony had left on his. The other wes moore summary and study guide supersummary. One name, two fates, published 2011 under isbn 9780385528207 and isbn 0385528205. Such rings true in this book as your journey along and see one wes moore become a world travelled rhode scholar while the other wes moores fate ultimately is a life sentence in prison with no chance of parole.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 233 pages and is available in hardcover format. Wes s mother threatened sending him to military school. One name, two fates by wes moore in doc, epub, fb2 download e book. In the end, i was left with the impression that this was a vanity project for the author. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on the other wes moore. Although tony and mary make efforts to keep wes on a responsible path, he ultimately ends up following his older brother into the drug game. For example, a debate club leader could use this book solely for debate prompts or a parent.
In the book, the other wes moore, two boys sharing the same name grow up in similar living situations. The main characters of this non fiction, biography story are. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Wes moore other wes grew up in west baltimore and struggled throughout his early life with drug dealing.
However, where moore himself grew up to achieve great things, the other wes will spend every day of the rest of his life in prison for his part in the murder of sergeant bruce prothero. Sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. These problems include teenage pregnancy, and drug abuse which can both affect a persons future. I read past the initial story to the after word and even the entirety of the acknowledgements. The man who got america fired up about grilling now extends his serious outdoor skills to low and slow barbecue and the intoxicating. Wes graduated phi theta kappa as a commissioned officer from valley forge military college in 1998 and phi beta kappa from johns hopkins university in 2001 with a bachelors degree in international relations. One name, two fates pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you.
In the course of his novel, author wes moore takes us on a journey. One man sits in prison for life, convicted of participation in a robbery and the murder of a police officer, while the other. The work is the story of how one young man traced a path through the world to find his lifes purpose. Though her other son, tony, reached the point of no return, she will do anything so that wes doesnt succumb to the same lifestyle as tony. However, this is where the similarities between the two articles, and the two wes moores, stop. All characters wes moore moorethe author the other wes moore wes tony nikki joy westley rev. The other wes moore kindle edition by bookrags author format. The other wes moore wes character analysis in the other. Nikki character timeline in the other wes moore the timeline below shows where the character nikki appears in the other wes moore. Wes moore the rhodes scholar, military man, and johns hopkins graduate wes moore is the author a thereforthegraceofgodgoi book about his life and that of the similarly named wes moore. If youre looking for a free download links of the other wes moore. His unfaltering curiosity about the other wes moore has resulted in a book that explores the outcomes for both these men and how they arrived at. In alternating narratives that take readers from heartwrenching losses to moments of surprising redemption, the other wes moore tells the story of a generation of boys trying to find their way in a hostile world. Two kids with the same name were born blocks apart in the same decaying city within a few years of each other.
The other wes moore by bookrags available from rakuten kobo. At one point in the book we are reminded that sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between a second chance and a last chance. Moore writes in a sensitive manner and does a good job explaining the mood of the kids living in black slums as well as the enticements and many obstacles in their way. Wes moore is the author and tells his story of how successful he became, and the other wes moore is the antagonist in the book. See how a military academy helped him turn his life around. While both grew up fatherless with troubled pasts, one became a rhodes scholar and leader, and the other was convicted of murder and is currently serving a life sentence. These book discussion questions are highly detailed and will ruin plot points, if you have not read the book.
Teachers who opt to teach he other wes moore thematically should first present the six. The mother of the other wes moore who does her best to save her son from his eventual fate. His alcoholic father was never present and that contributed to some of the bad decisions he made. The other wes moore in the book, the other wes moore by wes moore is about two kids with the same name that live two different backgrounds. If it was just the authors story, it would have been just another ragstoriches book. In alternating narratives that take readers from heartwrenching losses to moments of surprising redemption, the other wes moore. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2010, and was written by wes moore. Moore s father, bernard, is absent throughout his life. The other wes moore summary from litcharts the creators of. The best study guide to the other wes moore on the planet, from the creators of sparknotes.
The other wes moore is snapshots of events which occur between their early childhood in 1982 through to 2000. The other wes moore is not just a rags to riches story to take. The other wes moore is the first book for a school reading project i have read that has moved me so much that even after i was done reading it i didnt want to stop reading. To write this book, i conducted hundreds of hours of interviews with wes and his. Rhodes scholar wes moore looks back on his childhood video. When it is time for you to leave this school, leave your job, or even leave this earth, you make sure you have worked hard to make sure it mattered you were even here.
The other wes moore relates todays generation because while it is now 2012, many problems remain the same. Free literature flashcards about the other wes moore. The acclaimed author of the other wes moore continues his inspirational quest for a meaningful life and shares the powerful lessonsabout selfdiscovery, service, and risktakingthat led him to a new definition of success for our times. Other problems are also similar to those in the book.
The other wes moore study guide from litcharts the creators of. Here is the story of two boys and the journey of a generation. However, where moore himself grew up to achieve great things, the other wes will spend every day of the rest of his life in prison for his part in. This movie was a project for a 10th grade english class at my school. Fire up the best backyard bashes with 150 simple and delicious recipes from grilling guru bobby flay in his firstever fully illustrated, fullcolor grilling book. Wes moore, the author of this fascinating book, sets out to answer this profound question. Today wes is serving a life sentence in prison for a murder during a robbery. The other wes moore is a fascinating look at the lives of two men, both named wes moore, both from lowincome families, both from unprivileged urban backgrounds. Wes moore is a youth advocate, army combat veteran, promising business leader and author. His parents were westly and joy, and his sisters were nikki and shani. This book makes you think back on how you got to where you may be in life while helping you focus on where you want to get.
Jan 11, 2011 wes moore the rhodes scholar, military man, and johns hopkins graduate wes moore is the author a thereforthegraceofgodgoi book about his life and that of the similarly named wes moore. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about the other wes moore vocab. Although wes and the other wes moore both grew up in the same city around the same time period, both show more content the difference lye within their characteristics. There are also people who will do this that you will never meet they are called nonfiction authors.
The other wes moore begins in late 2000, where the baltimore sun published two articles. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance. This 29page guide for the other wes moore by wes moore. Joy moore from the book the other wes moore taught her son wes moore the values of not using violence and also to treat all girls with the proper respect while never bringing harm to a woman. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the other wes moore. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. One name, two fates and millions of other books are available for instant access. The other wes moore is the story of two young baltimore boys that share the same name and a similar history, but travel down very different paths. Every time did but was still one of the bestperforming kids in the class 54. One went on to be a rhodes scholar, decorated combat veteran, white house fellow, and business leader. One article was about the successful wes moore who wrote the novel.
In december 2000, the baltimore sun ran a small piece about wes moore, a local student who had just. Moreover, during the point at which the author moore discovers the other wes, his successful life is only just beginning, as he has just been awarded the rhodes scholarship. Wes moore, the author of this fascinating book, sets out to answer this. In the introduction, moore the author explains that the book tells the story of himself and another man named wes moore, both of whom were born in baltimore in somewhat similar circumstances. Setting posted on september 4, 2016 by reillysweb i believe the true marking of great imagery is being able to see the events unfold in your mind as well as absorb that imagery. In alternating narratives that take readers from heart. The author will be referred to as moore when the summary describes what is happening in the book. In alternating narratives that take readers from heartwrenching losses. One name, two fates by wes moore online at alibris. The other wes moore, written by wes moore, is a nonfiction novel about two kids both born in baltimore during the late 1970s, both growing up in the same city, and both with the name of wes moore. Why you should read the other wes moore as you will soon read in my book, there are people you will meet in your life who will serve as your mentors and change your life forever. The story now focuses on the other wes moore and his familys move to another new neighborhood in baltimore.
James thomas alma bernard justin mayor kurt schmoke shea ray mary woody. In the book, author wes moore tracks his own life, alongside the fate of another man of the same name. He knows he cant save everyone, but wes moore is determined to do whatever he can to prevent the emergence of more other. This book is meant to show how, for those of us who live in the most precarious places in this country, our destinies can be determined by a single stumble down the wrong path, or a tentative. In alternating narratives that take readers from heartwrenching losses to moments of surprising redemption, the other wes moore tells the story of a generation of. This 29page guide for the other wes moore by wes moore includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 8. In this summary, the wes moore who went to prison will also be referred to as wes. He had a difficult time growing up because of the death of his father but after being sent to millitary school his behavior and grades improved. The other wes moore has been housed in a maryland house of corrections, doing lifewithoutparole for the murder of an offduty police officer. There are also people who will do this that you will never meet they are called. The other wes moore contains a detailed resource guide, providing parents with the names of organizations that can help them in times of need and offer counsel before problematic cases degenerate into hopeless outcomes.
The other wes moore and decisions by erin meadows on prezi. Because wes author couldnt shake the story and a feeling of connection with the other wes moore. The other wes was also born in baltimore and is the second child of mary and the younger halfbrother of tony. One name, two fates, is one of 2011s most popular common reads. Apr 27, 2010 two kids with the same name lived in the same decaying city. The other wes moore npr coverage of the other wes moore. Get all the key plot points of wes moores the other wes moore on one page. One man sits in prison for life, convicted of participation in a robbery and the murder of a police officer, while the other went on to enjoy every success that a young man can enjoy. Here is the story of two boys and the journey of a.
Terms in this set 28 what did the author wes say was the difference between he and the other wes. One grew up to be a rhodes scholar, army officer, white house fellow, and business leader. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. He visits the other wes moore in prison to talk about the past. The other wes moore by wes moore plot summary litcharts. Rhodes scholar wes moore used to skip school and get in trouble with the police.
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