While looking for a change in his mother's room in "The Other Wes Moore," Wes Moore discovered a letter from his father. The letter was written from prison and addressed to him. Wes had never seen his father's handwriting before. The letter apologized for not being there for Wes and pledged to make amends when he was freed from prison. The letter really impacted Wes, and it generated a desire in him to contact his father and establish a relationship with him. This was a watershed event for Wes because it helped him realize the value of having great male role models in his life and encouraged him to work hard to achieve his goals.