Wes Mooreis the governor of Maryland. He is theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Other Wes Moore; The Work,which was featured on Oprah Winfrey'sSuperSoul Sunday; and Five Days,a finalist for the Porchlight Business Book Award. He's also a former Rhodes Scholar, a combat veteran of Afghanistan, and a social entrepreneur who served as the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, one of the largest antipoverty organizations in the country. Wes Moore lives in his hometown of Baltimore with his wife and two children.
“Powerful and moving . . . Wes Moore’s story and the stories of
those who have inspired him, from family members to entrepreneurs,
provide a model for how we can each weave together valuable lessons
from all different types of people to forge an individual path to
triumph. I’ve known and deeply admired Wes for a long time. Reading
The Work, I better understand why.”—Chelsea Clinton
“Wes Moore proves once again that he is one of the most effective
storytellers and leaders of his generation. His gripping personal
story, set against the dramatic events of the past decade, goes
straight to the heart of an ancient question that is as relevant as
ever: not just how to live a good life, but how to make that life
matter. Above all, this book teaches us how to make our journey
about more than mere surviving or even succeeding; it teaches us
how to truly come alive.”—Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive
“How we define success for ourselves is one of life’s essential
questions. Wes Moore shows us the way—by sharing his incredible
journey and the inspiring stories of others who make the world a
better place through the choices they’ve made about how they want
to live. We come away from this important book with a new
understanding of what it truly means to succeed in life.”—Suze
Orman
“Wes Moore puts a mirror up to himself and shares the reflection
with stunning candor. A truly moving picture of personal growth,
and one that will make you consider your own path, struggles, and
successes in a new way, The Work is a must-read.”—General Stanley
McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in
Afghanistan
“As a Rhodes scholar who fought in Afghanistan and later became a
social entrepreneur, Wes Moore is a shining light of his
generation—and one who captivates audiences. But he’s also humble,
inquisitive, and constantly searching, which makes his story
accessible, relevant, and illuminating to all of us. The Work will
inspire everyone who seeks greater meaning and impact in their
life.”—Charles Best, founder, DonorsChoose.org
“An intriguing follow-up to his bestselling The Other Wes Moore . .
. Moore makes a convincing case that work has the most value if
it’s built on a foundation of service, selflessness, courage, and
risk-taking.”—Publishers Weekly
“A beautifully philosophical look at the expectation that work
should bring meaning to our lives.”—Booklist
“The Work will resonate with people seeking their own
purpose.”—BookPage
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