I am Wes MooreThe other Wes Moore illustrates the challenges of two young black men who grew up in the same neighborhood and grew up in problematic circumstances similar. “The sudden moments of decision when our paths diverge and our fates are sealed,” said author Wes Moore in his book (Moore 6). Although parts of their lives mirrored each other, their upbringing and decisions directed them toward wildly different lives. Everyone goes through difficult times and difficulties in their life. People go through grief, addiction, loneliness, pain, and all kinds of difficulties at important times in their lives; these tragic and painful moments help shape an individual. The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore taught me that my own struggles and obstacles should not and cannot bring me down. In the introduction to the novel, Wes Moore states: “…our destiny may be determined by a single stumble on the wrong path, or by an attempt on the right one. » This statement inspires me to never give up or surrender to paths that will ultimately drag me down. In both cases, Wes Moore experienced the death of a family member. Wes Moore, the author, experienced the death of his father when he was 3 years old. The inmate, Wes Moore, also experienced the death of his grandmother when he was young. The inmate's father was still alive but he was not there. He had no father to rely on; his father chose not to be involved in his life, leaving Wes Moore fatherless. The deaths of Wes Moore's father and the inmate's grandmother caused some turmoil in each family. Her mother had become more stressed because they were starting to have more financial problems. Inmate's mother lost support of home and children middle of paper......Ry¬land College Football Hall of Fame. He completed an MLitt in International Relations from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar in 2004. He is a youth advocate, military veteran, promising business leader and author. Baldwin 4 Many problems led to the outcome in both cases. Even though both lived in very similar living conditions, their lives ended on opposite sides of the spectrum. Many times in our life we ​​have faced difficult situations or difficulties, unfortunately no one may have pushed or forced you to take a better path. We must learn to persevere through the difficult situations we will face in life. Wes Moore helped me understand that my own struggles and obstacles should not and cannot bring me down; I must continue to move forward until I achieve the goals I have set for myself...