St. Thomas More Anti-Racism Task Force discussion

This was a very compelling read, I feel it belongs on everyone's shelf as an empathy building resource. Wes Moore detailed two timelines of two men, around the same age, same location and amazingly, with the same name. The author Wes described what he identifies as critical points during his life when he was presented with two or more paths. Through a series of conversations with the other Wes in this book he attempted to find those same junctures and sign-posts but there are still gaps he couldn't fill. These two men had encountered similar challenges yet had different support networks in place that impacted which path each man followed. My main take-away is that children, privileged or otherwise have chances, some have more chances and some have less, even as few as one or two and you never know how many chances you'll get until you've exhausted them. After that, the ability to choose a path to prosperity, health, righteousness, and success are eliminated, leaving zero choice towards redemption.
1. Did you feel the book was approachable? Yes, excellent storytelling, vivid imagery. I was attached and emotionally invested in both Wes Moores.
2. Who do you feel is the best audience for this book based on the Becoming Anti-Racist spectrum? Learning Zone
3. What did you learn that you didn't know before? So much is determined by access to a support network. Human beings are either made or broken by this factor alone. A support network could be a family with means but it could also be one solitary adult that encourages a young person. The book also has a HUGE list of resources at the end of organizations that help supplement these support networks and are definitely worth checking out for ideas on how anyone can help.