New York Times best seller. The “compassionate” (People), “startling” (Baltimore Sun), “moving” (Chicago Tribune) true story of two kids with the same name from the city: One went on to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fello...

The Other Wes Moore

The inspiring, instructive, and ultimately triumphant memoir of a man who used hard work and a Master Plan to turn a life sentence into a second chance. Growing up in a tough Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Chris Wilson was so afraid for his life he ...

The Master Plan

The acclaimed author of The Other Wes Moore continues his inspirational quest for a meaningful life and shares the powerful lessons - about self-discovery, service, and risk-taking - that led him to a new definition of success for our times.  The Wor...

The Work

Through the telling of events from his own life, Wes Moore (author of the best-selling adult title The Other Wes Moore) explores the issues that separate success and failure. He also counterpoints his story with another man, someone who shared the sa...

Discovering Wes Moore (The Young Adult Adaptation)

As the mother of Wes Moore, whose memoir about overcoming the obstacles that face a fatherless young black man was a huge best-seller, Joy is constantly asked: How did you do it? How can you be a good parent, have a career, and stay healthy when you ...

The Power of Presence

Like a lot of people, Chris Wilson didn’t have an easy start in life. But, unlike many, he has managed to overcome severe setbacks to achieve a life defined by material success and personal meaning. How did he do it?  When he committed a fatal crime ...

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