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The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream |  | Authors: Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, Lisa Frazier Page
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Category: Book
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Rating:  74 reviews
Sales Rank: 4551
Media: Paperback
Pages: 272
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 157322989X
Dewey Decimal Number: 610.922
EAN: 9781573229890
ASIN: 157322989X
Publication Date: May 6, 2003
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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
Product Description
They grew up on the streets of Newark, facing city life's temptations, pitfalls, even jail. But one day these three young men made a pact. They promised each other they would all become doctors, and stick it out together through the long, difficult journey to attain that dream. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt are not only friends to this day-they are all doctors.
This is a story about the power of friendship. Of joining forces and beating the odds. A story about changing your life, and the lives of those you love most...together.
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 Great Book!!! August 26, 2010
K. N. Wright
This is a really good book. I brought this book for my son in high school and he simply loved it. I would recommend this book to a friend.
Great inspiration for those working with the disadvantaged. May 3, 2010
Kate Wendleton (NEW YORK, NY USA)
I gave this book to every member of the group I'm working with, and am encouraging them to form a "pact" with others and stick to it.
Great Deal! March 16, 2010
Ashley
This book came way before the promised date and it was in excellent shape for a used book!
 Great companion to book! February 14, 2010
C. Halkovic (Ansonia, CT)
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!
Good Book November 15, 2009
Erika V. Garcia (USA)
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.
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