52 pages • 1 hour read
George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, Sampson Davis, Sharon M. DraperWe Beat the Street: How A Friendship Pact Led to Success
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
We Beat the Street by George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, Sampson Davis, and Sharon M. Draper follows the lives of three friends from Newark, NJ, who overcome the challenges of growing up in violent, drug-ridden neighborhoods to become doctors. With the support of dedicated teachers and mentors, and each other’s friendship, they navigate through pressures, crimes, and personal setbacks, ultimately achieving their dreams through education and perseverance. The book contains descriptions of drug use and violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
We Beat the Street by George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, Sampson Davis, and Sharon M. Draper is praised for its inspirational true story of friendship and ambition. Reviews highlight its realistic portrayal of overcoming adversity and the power of mentorship. Criticisms include occasional preachiness and a somewhat simplistic narrative. Overall, it’s an uplifting read suitable for young adults.
Who Should Read We Beat the Street?
Readers who enjoy We Beat the Street by George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, Sampson Davis, and Sharon M. Draper are often inspired by real-life stories of overcoming adversity, particularly in urban settings. Fans of The Pact by these authors or Breaking Night by Liz Murray will find this book equally motivational and engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
860L