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Maddie Nance
K. Mount
English 9
3 March 2016
The Pact Essay
Nonfiction is factual writing that is based on real life events. There are many
times of nonfiction – including autobiographies, biographies, speeches, articles, and
essays. The Pact written by Dr. Sampson Davis, Dr. George Jenkins, and Dr. Rameck
Hunt is a nonfiction novel because it is a true story based on their journey of becoming
doctors. The tone of The Pact is reflective, positive and very hopeful. These three doctors
are looking for anyone trying to accomplish something in their lives to read their book.
The reason this book was written was not to entertain us with their life, but to inspire
people who don’t believe in their selves. Dr. Sampson Davis, Dr. George Jenkins, and Dr.
Rameck Hunt want to share their story to show people that you can truly do anything if
you put your mind to it.
Growing up in Newark, New Jersey was not easy for these three boys. The streets
were dangerous, each of their family’s had money issues, and they had broken homes.
There weren’t many people who pushed and inspired these boys to do great things.
George became inspired to be a dentist when he was just a young boy. Rameck relied on
his grandmother, who he called Ma, to help him throughout his life. In high school, there
was a presentation from Seton Hall about an Educational Opportunity Program. The EOP
had a program called the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Plus Program. This program helped
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people who didn’t have enough money to start medical school. George, Sam, and
Rameck decided to make a pact – they were going to medical school.
George, Sam, and Rameck changed their outlook on life after going through the
pre-medical program and completing medical school. They grew up on the streets trying
to stay out of trouble, and somehow managed to push themselves to becoming doctors.
There were many instances where they got in trouble with the police. They had problems
with drugs and alcohol in the area, as well as getting robbed. After making the pact to go
through medical school, they realized how important it was to straighten out their lives
each time they got in trouble. They had faith in each other and more importantly their
selves. They were encouraged by many people along their journey of becoming doctors.
The road to becoming doctors and dentists was without a doubt very tough.
However, it was a learning experience. When George, Sam, and Rameck went back home
after succeeding in their schooling, they realized how their lives could of turned out.
They learned to succeed in something as hard as medical school; you need the support of
others. Having a group of trustworthy friends with the same goals as you, and adults who
believe in you is what will push you through the hard times. They learned they couldn’t
be afraid to lean on their friends when they needed them. When they needed help and
support they couldn’t be afraid to ask for it or show they needed it. George, Sam, and
Rameck also learned that communication is the key. You can’t go through life alone; you
need to open up to people and be honest with those you trust. Most importantly, they
learned how to believe in yourselves and your friends. If you have faith in yourself, you
will go much farther than if you think you can’t.
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Overall, The Pact, written by Dr. Sampson Davis, Dr. George Jenkins, and Dr.
Rameck Hunt was a great book. The message in this autobiography was truly inspiring. It
taught me that you don’t have to have a beautiful childhood to become successful. It is
never too late to turn your life around. The only thing I didn’t enjoy in this book was the
changing of authors. It became confusing to keep up with what events happened to each
person. However, I did like how you could see the different perspectives of each of them.
I would defiantly recommend The Pact to others. Especially, if they need help believing
they can achieve something. This book has a great message and is inspiring to all that
read it.