The Pact

The Pact

George, Sam and Rameck grew up in Newark, New Jersey in the 1980's. They are african-american. None of them had a father that was continuously at home, one's mother was addicted to cocaine, another never received a substantial education. All grew up relatively poor - gunshots and sirens filled the streets, fights and drug deals happened around every corner, and their families went weeks at a time with no electricity. The Pact is their story - their struggle to survive in a hostile environment, with little to no hope of a stable future; living a life where many people around them never finish high school, and commonly resort to crime just to get by. However, in their senior year they make a decision that will change everything. A pact. A pact to become doctors.

This book is powerful, moving, and inspiring. A story - a true story about three men that grew up in the ghetto and beat the odds. Already I can tell this book has had a great impact on me like it has for so many others. It gives me the determination and drive to be successful and conquer my dreams. After all, they grew up in poor and dangerous areas drained of hope and did something no one thought they could; As Logan students, we have been given an opportunity they never had - if they can do succeed and lead rich and happy lives coming from worse circumstances than us, why can't we?