On page 179, Wes writes, 'What changed was that I found myself surrounded by people—starting with my mom, grandparents, uncles, and aunts, and leading to a string of wonderful role models and
mentors—who kept pushing me see more than what was directly in front of me, to see the boundless
possibilities of the wider world and the unexplored possibilities within myself." Although Wes was
fortunate to have positive role models in his life, do you think it is possible for someone to be
successful without peer, parent, or community support? Explain your thoughts.