Unlikely Brothers
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{{Infobox book
|name =Unlikely Brothers
|image = File:Unlikely Brothers.jpg
|caption = First edition
|author = John Prendergast
and
Michael Mattocks
|cover_artist = Random House (photo)
|country = United States
|language = English
|subject = Biography & Autobiography; Memoirs
|published = May 17, 2011 Random House
|media_type = Hardcover
|pages = 272
|isbn = 978-0-307-46484-2
|isbn_note = (0-307-46484-9)
}}Unlikely Brothers: Our Story of Adventure, Loss and Redemption is co-authored by human rights activist and Co-Founder of the Enough Project, John Prendergast and his "Little Brother", Michael Mattocks.[http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780307464842.html Random House]
Summary
John Prendergast, at twenty years old, decided to become a Big Brother to Michael Mattocks, a seven-year-old living in a crime-ridden neighborhood in Washington, DC. The book, co-authored by both, describes their different perspectives on their continuing relationship, shared over a period of more than 27 years.
References
External links
- [http://www.enoughproject.org/unlikely-brothers The Enough Project's description of the book, including trailer.]
- [http://read-it-forward.crownpublishing.com/2011/05/12/john-prendergast-on-mentoring-boys-in-unlikely-brothers/ "John Prendergast On Mentoring Boys In Unlikely Brothers", Read It Forward.]
- [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/profile-of-unlikely-brothers-authors/2011/05/02/AFrHIK4G_story.html?wprss=rss_homepage "Redemption through Brotherhood", Washington Post.]
- [http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/121972619.html "Old Bonds of Brotherhood Endure for Rights Activist Prendergast", The Philadelphia Inquirer.]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxXwh_5PaMY "Unlikely Brothers Chronicles Forging of a Unique Bond for 2 Men", PBS NEWSHOUR.]
- [http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/12/11/newsweek-daily-beast-writers-favorite-books-20110.html "Newsweek/Daily Beast Writers’ Favorite Books 2011", The Daily Beast.]
Reviews
- [http://www.wholeliving.com/photogallery/book-reviews?lpgStart=1¤tslide=2¤tChapter=1 whole living]
- [http://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=4679242 Booklist]
- [http://www.oprah.com/world/Becoming-a-Mentor-Enough-Project-John-Prendergast O, the Oprah Magazine]
- [http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/non-fiction/john-prendergast/unlikely-brothers/ Kirkus' Reviews]
- [http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-307-46484-2 Publishers Weekly]
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Category:2011 non-fiction books
Category:American autobiographies
Category:Collaborative non-fiction books
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