The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream |
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| Title: | The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream |
| Author: | Sampson Davis |
| Publisher: | Prentice Hall |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 28 August, 2006 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0132393492 / 9780132393492 |
| List Price: | $13.70 |
| Amazon Price: | $19.00 (via Amazon marketplace seller) |
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Editorial Review / Publisher's Information:
Product Description
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The remarkable and uplifting story of three teenaged boys who pledged to support one another in realizing their dreams to become doctors.
Amazon.com Review
As teenagers from a rough part of Newark, New Jersey, Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt, and George Jenkins had nothing special going for them except loving mothers (one of whom was a drug user) and above-average intelligence. Their first stroke of luck was testing into University High, one of Newark's three magnet high schools, and their second was finding each other. They were busy staying out of trouble (most of the time), and discovering the usual ways to skip class and do as little schoolwork as possible, when a recruitment presentation on Seton Hall University reignited George's childhood dream of becoming a dentist. The college was offering a tempting assistance package for minorities in its Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Plus Program. George convinced his two friends to go to college with him. They would help each other through. None of them would be allowed to drop out and be reabsorbed by the Newark streets. Although this inspiring and easy-to-read book would be enjoyed by any teenager or educator, it seems perfect for minority youth, especially young men of junior high and high school age, who may lack more immediate role models. If the ordinary boys who made this pact could survive college and medical school by sticking together, then so can others. --Regina Marler
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Customer Reviews:
• Great Companion To Book!
14 February, 2010
I purchased this audiobook because my juniors are reading it in their English class. What I like is that this audiobook is the unabridged version, so my kids are able to open up their book and follow along with the reading as they're listening. The second thing (probably the best thing) I like is that this audiobook is ready by the authors themselves. It'd added an air of authenticity and realism to my lessons, because the kids are listening to the actual people; for some reason, they're able to better visualize the story, knowing they're listening to the real people in the story. It's been so quiet on days that I play the audiobook, and not because the kids are sleeping! It's because they're so intent on the reading! AWESOME!
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• Great Deal!
16 March, 2010
This book came way before the promised date and it was in excellent shape for a used book!
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• Must Read For Parents
30 October, 2009
This book is very uplifting and would be a great read for parents and their young teen/tween boys.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Couldn't Put It Down!!!!!!
08 October, 2009
This book shows when life causes you to make mistakes, your can change it for the better. The determination and honesty of these three men shows it doesn't matter where you live, or your family situation, you CAN make and do anything you want in life. Find your higher power and use it. I also like what they teach in the end. To find out, READ IT. My son is reading it now. A good teaching tool for iner city schools.
These men will inspire you to do anything at any age. I am proud of them.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Good Book
15 November, 2009
The book was overall pretty good. It's not very intriguing but motivational nonetheless. I would recommend it to those who enjoy inspirational type things.
- Amazon Customer Review
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