A common theme from “ The Other Wes Moore” is the notion of two names one fate. Many of the choices made between the author and the “Other Wes” are critical factors, which divide the two and their paths through life. The similarities within their backgrounds coincide with how much of an impact their life decisions have made. Though they share a similar upbringing along with difficulties with school/authorities while living in dangerous neighborhoods, they manage to live very separate lives. Their paths and fates could not be more different considering one Wes becomes a successful scholar and business leader while the other is serving a life sentence in prison.