Getting through college and medical/dental school seems difficult enough these days with the stiff competition. However, the authors of this book were able to accomplish this and more in spite of the fact that they all grew up in broken homes in Newark, NJ. The Pact is a non-fiction, first person account of their efforts to rise out of a neighborhood of drugs, gangs and violence to become doctors.
The authors all tested into Newark's University High, and like other high school boys were trying to get by doing as little work as possible. George went to a presentation for a Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental recruitment program at Seton Hall University. He was hooked and persuaded his two friends to join the program. The boys made a pact to support each other when the going gets rough so that they could fulfill their dream.
This is not a tale of all going smoothly and living happily ever after. Rather, it is an account of the difficulties they encountered. Many had family members and friends who were addicted to drugs. All three had little or no financial resources. Several got arrested. At one point, they were performing rap and toying with the idea of music as a career.
This book is about second chances and making the right choices. It is an inspiration to all.
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