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Wes Moore, the Author

This person lived in a bad neighborhood in Baltimore but moved to the Bronx to live with his grandparents after his father died. He was drawn to trouble, but military school helped him succeed in life.

Wes Moore, the Prisoner

This person lived in a bad neighborhood in Baltimore. He only saw his father three times in his life. He was raised by his single mother and his older brother who started dealing drugs at a young age. He was imprisoned for life for his part in a robbery and murder.

Tony

This person became a drug dealer very early and had a tough reputation. He wanted to keep his little brother out of drug dealing but was not successful. He died in prison serving for murder and robbery.

Mary, Moore’s Mom

This person was one of eight children who grew up in a...

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