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.